It was 13 yesterday and no sun which made it feel even colder. This morining it started at a balmy -2 and so far has warmed up to 20. YEHAAA.
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It was 13 yesterday and no sun which made it feel even colder. This morining it started at a balmy -2 and so far has warmed up to 20. YEHAAA.
Yeah, it's been pretty cold here since last Friday. I did get out to ski Saturday when it was 0. And I snowshoed last night, when it was 7. I was going to ski tonight, but it was snowing so hard all day, I decided to do some shoveling and spend the evening indoors. We got at least 12" overnight, and snowed like mad all day today. My DH is out moving it now, and I left my car in the road (hope nobody hits it) until he gets a path cleared. No, no - I'm not that bad. We have a 20hp garden tractor with a 42" snowblower - I'm not making him shovel the 1/8 mile long driveway. The only bad thing, really, is the poor visibility when driving - sometimes you just suddenly end up in an impenetrable cloud of white, and don't know who you're pointed at.:(
I'm looking forward to Friday and Saturday, when it is supposed to be back up to a normal 23F. The lake effect snow is supposed to wind down at some point, too. We must have gotten 3 feet or more since Friday morning. More, I think.
Flybye: That is way too cold! You must not have much wind, though? We haven't been anywhere near -16 real temperature, but our wind chills have been in the -20 or more range for a lot of the time the last few days.
Crazycanuck: I really do sympathize! I wilt when it is hot. Maybe we should send you some snow pictures, instead??:D
I am a fair weather skier. I like a little sunshine. You are a brave soul to go out in cold weather! I have only had the opportunity to ski once so far this winter. I'd really like to make it to Grand Targhee in February. One lift takes you to a spectacular view of the Tetons. It is so beautiful on a clear day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skierchickie
We hear about your lake effect snows all of the time on the news. I would like to experience that just once. I sometimes think it would be fun to really get snowed in - just once! I am glad to hear that you have a plow~!
Do you have any pictures?
And, no, it really hasn't been too windy here. I am sorry for the -20. You all must have thick skin. Do the kids go to school in that kind of weather?
That gives new meaning to "freezing your butt off"!!Quote:
Originally Posted by sundial
do I detect "no sympathy" for my 40 degree rant?
...sounds of crickets chirping....
None whatsoever!;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dogmama
Yesterday, I saw a co-worker on the street and expressed, "NOW, I understand why mid-westerners always have a scowl on their face"
She was walking into a biting wind at the time.
Your post encouraged me to wander on over to the CBC website & check out the weather forecast for a few places in canuckland..
Weell..be happy you're not in Winterpeg because there's a windchill warning in effect & it's supposed to dip down to -45C...I know that even if you did plug your car in would it start?
It's not too bad where my mom lives(Grand Prairie) it's only -17C..
cc: I do hope it cools down for you soon. Maybe hearing about our shivering will cool ya'll down under;)
It's 10 degrees right now in Northwest Arkansas. That's unusually cold for us. But, it's supposed to get up to 44--a nice day for January, if the sun is out.
I went out and scraped my windows before boot camp at 5:30 and it didn't seem that cold out.
Karen
You're a better woman than I am.
Is that correct grammar?
and we whine when it even approaches freezing
The cold front has done in the banana trees around here. But my weeds ARE STILL GROWING!!! :mad:
In my opinion, if it's going to be cold, it better snow like crazy or be in the 40's and not windy. It's been cold-around 17 to 25 degrees, but there is just a covering of snow just about every day. The kind that makes the roads just messy enough so I can't ride. And there is not enough snow to enjoy the winter sports I like to do such as snowshoe or x-c ski. The top of the lawn peeks thru the blanket of snow..So I have been banished to the workout closet in my house. Yes, it's that small but it serves its purpose. I would much rather be out and about, in the brisk fresh air.
:eek: and i thought it was too hot in Perth...
I read an article this morning about Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory where it's averaged 40+C for more than 19 days in a row.. :eek:
I'll stop complaining that it's 38C...
Methinks you have had experience of this CC... you mentioned it TWICE on the same page ... or maybe you WANT to try it and see of its true...Quote:
Originally Posted by crazycanuck
(DON'T TRY IT CC - I watchd MythBusters... it was NOT pretty!)
Our days haven't been 44', but we have had a couple of 38' days... These are the days I moan and long for winter, and then winter rolls around and I whine and moan and wish it would be warmer. I would like it to be Autumn temperatures all year - warm days and cool nights.