Think we broke a daily record for cold overnight. -27, without the wind chill!
Too cold for any exposed skin, so bundling up is the order of the day!
On the up side, the sky is clear for once, and the sun is shining brightly. Almost blinding with all the snow! There is so much snow in the back yard that the raised bed is not visible in any way, not even a bump in the snow.
I quite enjoy looking out from my upstairs window onto a blanket of freshly fallen snow, checking out the foot prints of animals, as they appear over time. House cats, squirrels mostly, but sometimes other things too. But, since this cold snap began two weeks ago, we’ve had plenty of snow, but the backyard remains without trace of wandering animals.
I have fucking had it with this fucking cold. I do not talk about it anymore.
I’m sick of putting on 192 items of clothing every time I go out. Now, when I dress to go out, over my socks, pants and Tshirt, I put a hat, hoodie, hooded jacket, and boots.
It’s only 27F here, but we had enough of an ice storm last night (and a sufficient incapacity for dealing with it) that my two weekend guests had to turn back when they tried to go home to Oklahoma. They’ll probably try again this afternoon, once the road crews have the bridges sanded.
:smack: You know when you have the tiny tickle in the back of your skull that tells you what you are reading is not quite right? And then you click Submit Reply anyway?
Anyhoo, I can actually tell what color my car is now (not green).
A few nights ago, we reached -14F (-25.5C), with wind chills of -30F (-34.4C). And the snow just keeps piling up (Shouldn’t lake effect be over, now that the lake’s frozen?). And the kitchen drain pipe has been frozen for a week.
It’s coming down to the wire for the last few days if this February will be the coldest month Detroit has ever had. It’s pretty much guaranteed that it will be the coldest February in 150 years.
I think we’ve had about 6 hours total above freezing this month.
P.S. By the way can someone come by and kick me in the ass if I haven’t gotten my attic insulation upgraded by next October?
Here in Buffalo the radio just said it’s official. The coldest February on record. It never once got above freezing.
Had issues with our diesel shop truck. Even with fuel stabilizer and the block heater plugged in and blankets over the engine it wouldn’t start. The fuel is gelling. We managed to drag/push it into the shop. With kerosene heaters it finally started at 8 pm and we could go home. It was loaded with parts to be delivered. My boss let it run all night in his driveway so he could make the delivery.
Conversation I had waiting in the guy in the discount store where I’m a cashier:
Guy: This would cost me a lot more in Texas.
Me: Yeah, and I bet you don’t get temps like this is Texas.
Guy: Right now we’re having this cold spell. It’s like 50 there.
(Slight pause, then I asked ) What’s fifty?
We should know in a couple of days if New Hampshire beats the coldest February record set back during the 1860s or if this month will “just” be the second coldest since they began keeping track of the data.
