Top 10 signs it's winter in Tucson
The local uniform of flip-flops and shorts now requires a jacket.
1. Father Kino's horse gets festive
The statue of Father Kino and his horse on Kino Parkway usually acquires some mysterious Christmas decorations.
2. Catalina Highway is closed due to snow
Everyone suspects it is because no one in Tucson knows how to drive in snow. File 2015
3. Snowbirds are here
They’re active in early morning, are found at golf courses.
4. Tucson dress code: Flip-flops and jacket
Acceptable substitutes are Birkenstock sandals and a sweater or Uggs and shorts.
5. Your electric bill drops
Your AC finally gets a break after a loooooong summer.
6. Your crazy neighbor's house already looks like this
Dan Moussette has been decorating his house on West Wildwood Drive since he moved here in 1993. Wildwood is about 200 feet south of West Orange Grove Road, east of Camino de la Tierra.
7. Everyone's desert plants look like Halloween ghosts
FEAR THE FREEZE
8. The only slush in town is Holly Berry
It's not too cold for slushy drinks.
9. Your fridge is suddenly stocked with tamales
So much work. So worth it.
10. Saguaros dressed in Christmas lights
It's dangerous work but it's not winter in Tucson without twinkling saguaros.
It's official, everyone. Today's the first day of winter. But don't expect any freezing temperatures.