White is the only color seen by many Texans today. Most families are home, enjoying the weather inside with a warm cup of hot chocolate. However, others are seeing the dark side of what people are calling the “Ice-mageddon.”

Ice has buried Texas roads ranging from a quarter to a half an inch. Over 600 schools and businesses have closed down for the day, since they didn’t want people driving on the dangerous ice. This ice has not only caused the stoppage of schools but also other events.

The SAT test set for this Saturday Dec. 7 at Marcus and the Colony High School are both canceled. Some students are relieved, but others are frustrated.

“I worked really hard the past few weeks so this is a disappointment,” Junior Navya Kaur said. “I feel like right now I’m as prepared as I’ll ever be so I just wanted to get it out of the way.”

Along with Kaur, junior twins Kayla and Cameron Blackman are also directly affected by this change. Kayla says she is happy about it because she has been stressed and did not feel prepared. Cameron, however, feels differently.

“I wish I could still take it on Saturday,” Cameron said. “I was on the PSAT team so the longer I wait, the more I forget.”

Another cancellation is the Madrigal performance this Saturday. According to senior Meghan Campbell, the choir was unable to have their dress rehearsal today, and due to the weather forecast for tomorrow, the performance has been moved to Dec. 12.

Campbell says that this schedule change may cause some complications with ticket sales since some of those who bought tickets for the Dec. 7 show may not be able to attend on Dec. 12.

“If they can’t go, then their tickets will be refunded, but they have to let us know by Monday.” Campbell said. “We have to try and resell those tickets for Thursday so we don’t lose money.”

Not only is there problems with ticket sales, but also the food for Saturday’s performance has already been bought and paid for. Campbell said that this means they will have to pay for more food for this Thursday’s performance as well. However, Campbell says this is the least of her concerns.

“I’m kind of worried, normally we don’t have many rehearsals beforehand but now we have even less,” Campbell said. “This year we have taken on more music that is harder, so it’s going to be difficult, but I think it will come together.”

This is one of the many practices and rehearsals to be canceled. Most extracurricular activities are being influenced by the weather district-wide. LISD stated that all athletic practices and events, including the band, are canceled for today and tomorrow.

Not only have schools been affected, but events like tomorrow’s Old Town Holiday Stroll and Twinkle Lights Parade in Lewisville are also canceled. Senior Bonnie Howard says that she is disappointed because her family may have to put a hold on some their holiday traditions.

“My dad and I always go hunting but with all the weather concerns, it might be postponed,” Howard said. “Also my church youth group has a traveling lock-in that we do at the end of every year, and that got postponed.”

Another issue that has been turning Texas upside down is the number of accidents, cars frozen shut and carports and marinas collapsing due to the weight of the ice and sleet. On Lake Lewisville, the marina fell on top of the boats staying there.

Senior Brianna Clark and her family have seen firsthand how disastrous this weather is.

“Our gazebo caved in because of all the ice, and our pool’s pipes are about to freeze, which might ruin our entire pool.” Clark said.

Clark’s family will have to pay $350 for the gazebo and anywhere from $6,000 to $8,000 to replace all the plumbing for their pool if the pipes freeze. Clark said that this will not affect their Christmas holiday since they had prepared for it over Black Friday.

Although this winter storm is causing quite a few issues, some students are looking on the bright side. Many families are safe at home and off the roads enjoying a day off. This is an early winter wonderland for some students like sophomore Davis Gilmartin.

“I think everyone needed this time to cool off, literally and figuratively,” Gilmartin said. “It’s great that we have this nice cold weather and we can all take a short break from school to play in the snow with friends or have some quality family time.”