I get the urge to go fly south when it's getting nipply up north...

[MOCHAakaMOCHA]

What is the weather generally like in January or February?
To be more specific the Memphis and maybe Nashville areas (I usually visit Knoxville so i'll be looking for a change).
Lol this is a legit how's the weather post because if there's usually like 1 foot or more of snow everywhere down there during those months I might just wait for Springtime.

[SlowHand50]

In January and February in Memphis, it can be anywhere from the 40s to the 70s in daytime temps, although by February there's a better chance for days that consistently run in the 50s and 60s. The best thing about winter here is, when it does get really cold, it's not likely to stay that way forever. And on those rare occasions when we get an inch or two of snow, it's gone in a day or two. Cold rain is more the wintertime norm in terms of precip. Winter is a great time to be indoors, generating and sharing some body heat with a friend

[Lena Duvall]

I'm almost sure there'll be no snow on the ground in New Orleans and it'll be Mardi Gras season during that time. If you make it this far south Ms. Mocha, I'd love to link up and grab you a drink!

[MOCHAakaMOCHA]

Originally Posted by SlowHand50

In January and February in Memphis, it can be anywhere from the 40s to the 70s in daytime temps, although by February there's a better chance for days that consistently run in the 50s and 60s. The best thing about winter here is, when it does get really cold, it's not likely to stay that way forever. And on those rare occasions when we get an inch or two of snow, it's gone in a day or two. Cold rain is more the wintertime norm in terms of precip. Winter is a great time to be indoors, generating and sharing some body heat with a friend

Awesome ... my main concern was if it'd be covered in snow because in some places a few inches will keep everyone inside but in some places they are used to it and prepared.
BUT since that seems to not be the case in TN my chances of coming to Memphis and maybe Nashville Jan/Feb is looking good. Given your intel February looks even more ideal. Indeed best way to battle cold weather is 2 friends (or more ... meow) sharing body heat .

Originally Posted by Lena Duvall

I'm almost sure there'll be no snow on the ground in New Orleans and it'll be Mardi Gras season during that time. If you make it this far south Ms. Mocha, I'd love to link up and grab you a drink!

I've NEVER been to a Mardi Gras ... 2017 has to be the year. I need to look at the specific dates so I can be 1/2 work and 1/2 tourist. I definitely want to be in New Orleans around that time. If you're there around then I'm super down to grab a drink (or 5 lol) with you!

[bluffcityguy]

Originally Posted by MOCHAakaMOCHA

Awesome ... my main concern was if it'd be covered in snow because in some places a few inches will keep everyone inside but in some places they are used to it and prepared.
BUT since that seems to not be the case in TN my chances of coming to Memphis and maybe Nashville Jan/Feb is looking good. Given your intel February looks even more ideal. Indeed best way to battle cold weather is 2 friends (or more ... meow) sharing body heat .

Ok... sorry if I'm doing my usual practice of pissing in someone's Cheerios, but while a general lack of snow and ice is the upside of Memphis (I'm not that familiar with Nashvegas, but I'd wager the same observation applies), the downside is that we're definitely one of those areas that will shut down for the day if we get a few inches. (If we get freezing rain, it's even worse). Not much you can do but monitor the weather as your arrival approaches and make your decisions then.

Then again... Aren't you from the DC area? Where the whole damn central US Government shuts down if there's a heavy frost? (Or so I remember from back when I was stationed at the Washington Navy Yard.)

Cheers,

bcg

[MOCHAakaMOCHA]

Some areas are better than handling it than others.
I've never ventured to TN in colder months but was thinking about it hence the creation of this thread . I have no clue what winters are live there. D.C. folks are good at preparing for brutal winters except for some of the whimpy gov't folks.
When you say a few inches will shit Memphis down I assume you mean more than 2? lol
Of course I'll keep an eye on the weather but I do start doing actually advertising about 4 wks ahead. I wanted to get intel before I even thought about though .

Originally Posted by bluffcityguy

Ok... sorry if I'm doing my usual practice of pissing in someone's Cheerios, but while a general lack of snow and ice is the upside of Memphis (I'm not that familiar with Nashvegas, but I'd wager the same observation applies), the downside is that we're definitely one of those areas that will shut down for the day if we get a few inches. (If we get freezing rain, it's even worse). Not much you can do but monitor the weather as your arrival approaches and make your decisions then.

Then again... Aren't you from the DC area? Where the whole damn central US Government shuts down if there's a heavy frost? (Or so I remember from back when I was stationed at the Washington Navy Yard.)

Cheers,

bcg

[Lena Duvall]

Hopefully 2017 is your first time at Mardi Gras year! If you do come through and we get to link up, I'll be prepared with comfy shoes and attire to cut up and get down as a few drinks may lead one to do.



P.S. there's an online countdown timer.

Originally Posted by MOCHAakaMOCHA

I've NEVER been to a Mardi Gras ... 2017 has to be the year. I need to look at the specific dates so I can be 1/2 work and 1/2 tourist. I definitely want to be in New Orleans around that time. If you're there around then I'm super down to grab a drink (or 5 lol) with you!

[MOCHAakaMOCHA]

Yaaaaassss!
24th to 28th of February. Oh yeah noted . When is too late to get a hotel for that (might do Airbnb I dunno)? I'm sure rooms are selling now for that huh?
Maybe the weekend before that i'll do Memphis TN and maybe the weekend before that Austin TX lol..
Shit looks like my February is basically planned lol.