It’s that time of year again, to take care of “The Four Ps” — People, pets, pipes and plants — as temperatures are about to take a tumble.
An Arctic front is expected to arrive Wednesday and into Thursday with below-freezing temperatures and a chance of freezing rain or snow dominating the scene.
According to the National Weather Service, the chill is to begin Wednesday night with an overnight low of 28 degrees, accompanied by a 60% chance of precipitation, resulting in rain or freezing rain.
Expect to wake up Thursday to temperatures hovering around 30 degrees, with a mix of rain and freezing rain. The day’s high will only reach about 35 degrees, with a near-90% chance of rain later in the day. Rain/freezing rain is expected into the later hours.
Things will clear Friday, with the mercury approaching 47 degrees with less than 5% of precipitation. Down to 27 degrees overnight and into Saturday, where a 55-degree high is expected.
See As with last February’s two-to-three-day freeze, Boerne residents need to make sure they have cared for the four Ps: People, plants, pets and pipes.
Freezing weather and precipitation are not good on any of them, so last-minute prep is in order, if homeowners have not already made plans.
In a statement, officials said the city was preparing for the arrival of the Arctic burst with multiple nights of below freezing temperatures expected.
“Our Streets Department has plenty of salt in case we see icy weather, and our Boerne Utilities crews will be ready to make any preparations to ensure reliable services,” the release stated. “That includes checking our water, gas, and electrical lines and proactively making repairs.”
All weather sources stress the same: Protect people, pets, plants and pipes.
— People: Keep your family warm and check on any elderly family or neighbors that may need extra blankets, help winterizing their homes, or a warm place to stay.
— Pets: Dogs and cats get cold too. Bring them inside at night to keep them healthy and safe.
— Plants: Either cover plants to keep them warm at night or bring them inside.
— Pipes: Cover exposed pipes to prevent freezing and breaks. Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warmer air from your home to help warm the pipes.
Energy conservation tips include lowering the thermostat to 68 degrees, turning off unnecessary lights, unplugging devices not in use, and avoiding using large appliances like dishwashers, ovens, washers and dryers.
Home weather safety tips include: Keep space heaters away from anything that can catch fire easily; Don’t leave candles burning unattended; and never use a gas stove as a heat source.
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