Northern Weather

 January 24, 2026


Dear Northern Weather

The temperature is when I awoke at 6:30 am was a balmy 71°. I had my usual cup of coffee in bed, scrolled the internet for a few minutes, before getting dressed to walk my dog. 

But, arrived. You’ve come to Corpus Christi on a breeze so strong it nearly blew me down. Before I got home at 7:30 AM it was 52 degrees. My bare arms and legs tinging. The temperature continued to drop, 32 by 4:00 pm. 

I understand everybody likes to come south for the winter, but some are not welcome here. You frighten us with your frosty fingers and icy streets.  You nip our toes in our January sandals. 

You have arrived. You may stay for one day only and then you must go. Please do not break too many pipes during your visit to our beaches. 

Sincerely, 

A South Texas resident 

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