How cold is it where you are?

[phesina]

-16F in Ann Arbor this morning. That was the actual temperature, not the wind chill.

[smokey the elder]

3 F when I left for work; it's not much warmer in the building but it's getting a little better.

[momcat]

3 F when I left for work; it's not much warmer in the building but it's getting a little better.

We're having a tropical heat wave of 16 degrees. If you'd like to come by and share the heat, I'll put the coffee on.

[Catty1]

We are in what is hopefully our last polar plunge of the year (but I'm not counting on it!).

Right now it is -5F; with the windchill it is -11F.

Tonight's low is -35F.

Yikes.

[pomtzu]

We're having a tropical heat wave of 16 degrees. If you'd like to come by and share the heat, I'll put the coffee on.

Now that we are BOTH retired - we need to get together one of these days. Just need to get my back taken care of first - then maybe we can plan something! I just saw on the Philly weather, that you could get 6-12 inches more snow on Monday. They are saying only 1-3 for us here - but ice and freezing rain before the snow. That will keep me grounded!

[momcat]

Now that we are BOTH retired - we need to get together one of these days. Just need to get my back taken care of first - then maybe we can plan something! I just saw on the Philly weather, that you could get 6-12 inches more snow on Monday. They are saying only 1-3 for us here - but ice and freezing rain before the snow. That will keep me grounded!

Hi Ellie! When, and if, this crazy weather breaks I'd love to make some plans. The latest weather report says it's 12 degrees here now, they're predicting 8" to 12" by the time the snow stops late Monday afternoon, and more snow on Thursday but the weatherguys aren't saying how much. The way the snow keeps on coming, maybe we should start training for the Itidarod.

[pomtzu]

Hi Ellie! When, and if, this crazy weather breaks I'd love to make some plans. The latest weather report says it's 12 degrees here now, they're predicting 8" to 12" by the time the snow stops late Monday afternoon, and more snow on Thursday but the weatherguys aren't saying how much. The way the snow keeps on coming, maybe we should start training for the Itidarod.

Absolutely - we'll get together in more predictable weather - and after my back surgery on 3/24 - then 6-8 weeks "mending". Late May or early June is usually nice weather in our neck of the woods - before I have to hibernate in the house with the a.c. on.

And that 1-3 inches of snow we were supposed to get here Sunday night/Monday, has now been updated to 6-10. Wonder what they'll be saying tomorrow - 10-15????? Don't ya just love these weather forecasters???? - every one says something different. We'll see how much snow we get, when it actually falls.


ETA: Didn't I tell you, Eileen??? The 6 o'clock news on Channel 6/Phila, is now saying 10-14 for south Jersey and all of DE. Seriously - I doubt we'll get anywhere near that amount..................

[Karen]

Awww, Pom, you're getting my snow! Now they are saying I might only get a dusting after all this hype. Sorry - send it my way - I *like* shoveling!

[Grace]

-16F in Ann Arbor this morning. That was the actual temperature, not the wind chill.

The same out here in Dexter - MINUS 16F at 0745.

[Glacier]

I'm visiting my sister in Saskatchewan right now. It's -43 out of the wind & with the windchill it's -59C!!!! That's -74F!!! I'm looking forward to returning to my arctic home where it is 45 degrees warmer!!!

[phesina]

OMG!

What is that like? How do people even survive it?

-16F sounds downright tropical in comparison.

[Karen]

From the Haiku thread:

Bright sun on old snow
Brilliantly cold, sharp enough
To cut exposed skin

It was down to just 1°F last night (which is -17 in Celcius), and going lower tonight, everything that "looks" like fluffy snow is frozen solid and crunchy underfoot! But there are rumors of it being maybe above freezing tomorrow afternoon ... maybe ...

[SWHouston]

Freezing temps have been such a hassle down here, mainly because of our outside plants. Fortunately temps are trending upward in past week or so, maybe it's over for us. Dogs (Yorkies) didn't mind a bit, save for my rescue Navi (a Chi w/short hair) lots of shivering, but reason enough for more cuddling with her. I'm SO anxious for warmer weather.

[Glacier]

OMG!

What is that like? How do people even survive it?

-16F sounds downright tropical in comparison.

Honestly here & when we get these kinds of temps in the Yukon, life just goes on as normal. A cold snap in either place can last weeks! Less outdoor activities, but my nieces caught the bus to school yesterday;my brother-in-law went to work(he works in the oil patch so outside!). I took the little girls to the swimming pool & out for lunch, met my oldest niece for a drink last night! It's -40 today & I'm helping one of my nieces move! I did have to borrow a gas truck, cuz my Dad's diesel truck was struggling to keep running! The diesel gels up in this kind of cold!