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> Its too cold to sleep in those conditions.

I don't understand - how do you think people camp in cold parts of the world? Of course you can sleep in those conditions.

IF you have the gear for it.

I think the chances of random families in TX having 0 degree cold weather camping gear are low.

I've found that it's much easier to sleep in this temperature than the rest of the day. You just bundle up under several blankets and it doesn't feel that different. Living in a 30 degree house does take some getting used to though.

You've never been winter camping?

A texan? I didn't buy anything below a 20* sleeping bag until I started camping in the desert and even 20* was super low for TX, most go with 40. I've got a -30 now but I never knew they went that low until I needed one.

Roads have ice so you might get hurt getting there

The major highways are pretty good but it’s snowing more tonight so it’s gonna take another day to clear up. By that time, it’ll be over 40 so power will likely be restored in short order.