It can get pretty frosty during the winter months at The Outpost -- you may even see ice or snow from mid January to mid February. Please note that everything is winterized with heating blankets, insulation, and heat wire.

Here are some tips to consider:

1. If the water pressure turns into a trickle, its becuase the cold weather either frooze the water softener, or tripped the water well pump breaker. Both have quick solutions so please call us at: 832-375-5411, or after hours at: 830-271-4130.

2. If the outside temperature is below 33° degrees, please switch the  A/C from. ‘Heat’ to ‘Em Heat.’ The outdoor heat pump does not work very well in freezing temperatures. The backup. ‘Em Heat’ pump is in the attic, and you will notice that it blows much lighter than the outdoor heat pump. To do this, select ‘Mode’ on the bottom left of the thermostat until you see, ‘EM Heat.’

3. There are two ice scrapers in the kitchen island drawer.

4. Keese Rd. can ice over -- completely. You will need to drive about 5 miles an hour as no crews can make it out safely to de-ice or to clear the road. Also, RR965 can freeze over all the way to Cross Mountain.

5. There is plenty of firewoood for the indoor fireplace. It works so well that it can heat the entire kitchen & living room!

6. We have an emergency car kit in the barn for dead batteries, flat tires, etc. If you need it, then please call us at: 832-375-5411, or after hours at: 830-271-4130.

7. Emergeny numbers are on the left side of the fridge.

8, If it does snow, then enjoy the Winter Wonderland!