Jan. 9 marked the first freeze of the year in Dallas. While some parts of Dallas received up to 5 inches of snow, roadways surrounding the Metroplex became difficult to navigate. With weather advisories being issued, many local businesses closed early and remained closed through Friday; Dallas College included.
According to Fox 4 News KDFW, TXDOT crews worked around the clock to ensure safe roads for the residents of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Even with the hard work many crew members put into keeping the roads safe, roadways still experienced closures and accidents.
Some students found themselves in the midst of these harsh conditions, struggling to go about their daily life due to the unsafe driving conditions. Richland campus student Prashant Timilsina said: “It was hard to drive, so we stayed home. We also didn’t have any groceries, so it was tough.”
On the other hand, many residents chose to capture the moment by taking photos of the enchanting sights brought on the morning of Jan. 9, many welcomed the weather with joy, while finding the bright side of the weather.
Student Tha Hlei Lang said “We only get snow a few times a year, so, when it happens, we make the most of it. We spent the day outside building snowmen, dressing up for fun and taking a bunch of photos. We enjoy it as much as we can because we know we won’t see snow again until next year.”
As the snow blanketed Dallas, some chose to stay away indoors. Student Jace Hodley said: “I basically did nothing but trying sitting inside because I get cold very easy. I hate staying nside. I’m more of a “let’s go out!” type of person.”
Hodley was not the only student to steer clear of the weather. “I just avoided it,” said student Aaron Anderson.
As the snow melted and life returned back to normal, it left behind stories to be recounted for years to come.
