The same winter weather system is also expected to bring the coldest temperatures in years to north Texas, accompanied by sleet and snow. Wind chill factors are expected to dip into the single digits in the Lone Star State, prompting a run on firewood Sunday in north Texas. The rough weather had at least some people in the region smiling, though. In Lincoln, Neb., Lincolnland Towing manager Jim McWilliams said his company had all 14 of its trucks on the road this morning helping to free stranded motorists, and said he had dozens of calls pending. Ron Scattergood, assistant manager at the Lowe's home supply store in Springfield, Ill., wasn't too upset by the snow, either.
Sales are enormous.
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