#291735 - 01/31/19 01:49 AM
Re: It's cold outside!
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Registered: 04/28/10
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Loc: Big Sky Country
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Yeah, cold in South Dakota is not really news! I grew up in SD (if I can truly claim to be grown up that is). Twice I can remember temps of -35 F, once when I was a kid in the 70's and once about three years ago. It wasn't that uncommon to hit -20 and you'd often have two week spans where it never got above zero. After that I moved to Minnesota for a couple years so not really a reprieve from the cold. Nowadays I'm in Bozeman, and just by a fluke we've only had a couple sub-zero days, and even then just barely below zero. I know it gets cold here but it's been a very mild winter so far (knocking on wood!).
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#291736 - 01/31/19 02:13 PM
Re: It's cold outside!
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"There is no such thing as bad weather - only bad clothing" Dress for conditions and you will be fine (or at least alive and uninjured).
We have seen these temps before and one needs to be prudent, but life goes on. I have seen -40 in Arizona and windchill of -80 on Denali. It was cold indeed, but doable. Dress for conditions and be aware!!
Edited by hikermor (02/01/19 11:58 PM)
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#291737 - 01/31/19 02:14 PM
Re: It's cold outside!
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Registered: 11/13/06
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I grew up in Texas. The lowest wind chill I can remember is -20.
Jeanette Isabelle
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#291738 - 01/31/19 02:21 PM
Re: It's cold outside!
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Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 11/13/06
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"There is no such thing as bad weather - only bad clothing" Dress or conditions and you will be fine (or at least alive and uninjured).
We have seen these temps before and one needs to be prudent, but life goes on. I have seen -40 in Arizona and windchill of -80 on Denali. It was cold indeed, but doable. Dress for conditions and be aware!! And keep your tires properly inflated. We had two flat tires one day because they were under-inflated and thereby unable to handle the lower pressure brought on by the low temperatures. Jeanette Isabelle
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#291740 - 02/01/19 11:38 PM
Re: It's cold outside!
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Diesel-powered transportation is taking a hit in a lot of places.
Passenger buses and a lot of tractor-trailers are stopping dead in their tracks because standard diesel will gel at a certain temperature. This is worse than being stuck in a blizzard, since no engine means no heat. So, these people have to be rescued.
In these Northern climes, we automatically switch to a winter-formulated diesel blend. In much of the US, that's probably not necessary in normal times.
I wonder what the effect of these transport disruptions will be on the just-in-time supply chains for food etc.
Edited by dougwalkabout (02/01/19 11:39 PM)
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#291741 - 02/02/19 12:07 AM
Re: It's cold outside!
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The low predicted for tonight is 55 degrees, so we will be warm enough.
But....rain is in the forecast for the next five days, with distinct possibilities of floods and debris flows out of the surrounding, fire scarred hills.
Weather of one sort or another poses a challenge everywhere.
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#291749 - 02/03/19 05:08 PM
Re: It's cold outside!
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I can’t wait to retire and move somewhere where I never have to see winter ever again. May I recommend Florida? After spending a summer here, you'd be wanting to go back to Canada. Jeanette Isabelle
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#291758 - 02/05/19 03:55 PM
Re: It's cold outside!
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Crazy Canuck
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Pretty darn brisk this morning at -39C, with a light breeze to make it -45C with the wind chill. I have meetings to go to. My car will not be happy. It's been a long time since we've seen temperatures this low.
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#291759 - 02/05/19 05:15 PM
Re: It's cold outside!
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"Be Prepared"
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Loc: NE Wisconsin
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I prefer winter over hot summer temperature.You can dress up to protect from cold but it is impossible to escape high temperature, even naked is too much. Exactly!! I've said that for a long time!!!!! And the snow is beautiful! Folks used to put plug-in engine heaters in their cars (I have one on my diesel engine tractor), but I don't hear much about them these days. I wonder why? I suspect cars are more cold reliable. Also, though I struggle to get my adult kids to get it, you HAVE to replace car batteries every few (3-4) years in cold climates. It is just what you have to do.
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#291760 - 02/05/19 05:57 PM
Re: It's cold outside!
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Registered: 11/26/07
Posts: 458
Loc: Northern Canada
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And the snow is beautiful!
You kind sir, are insane. I am using my snowblower twice a day lately. I’m almost ready to consider soaking my driveway in gasoline and burning the dammed snow from spite.
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#291764 - 02/05/19 11:24 PM
Re: It's cold outside!
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Sheriff
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Pretty darn brisk this morning at -39C, with a light breeze to make it -45C with the wind chill. I have meetings to go to. My car will not be happy. It's been a long time since we've seen temperatures this low. That's beyond awful. I cannot express just how much I would move away from a place that did that.
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#291765 - 02/05/19 11:26 PM
Re: It's cold outside!
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Sheriff
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I am using my snowblower twice a day lately. I’m almost ready to consider soaking my driveway in gasoline and burning the dammed snow from spite. I rather enjoy Snow Removal Operations. I have a short driveway and a powerful snowthrower that's fun to operate. Twice a day is a lot though.
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#291795 - 02/11/19 12:51 AM
Re: It's cold outside!
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Personally, I'm tired of snow removal this week.
With two feet of new and drifting snow in several waves over four days, I've run my snowblower twice, scraped and brushed my car and truck (my wife's car and the camper get the garage), snow-raked the roof edges twice, and shoveled my sidewalks, front stoop, sharply sloped driveway, and back entrance five times. I also removed the hard icy hump left at the bottom of my driveway by the city plows four times. I also helped three neighbors with their driveways. All of this two feet of winter wonderment sits atop a quarter inch of smooth clear ice which made dignified walking impossible, and contributed to a slight groin muscle pull.
Tomorrow morning at first light I can do it all again, as there is now a fresh eight inch layer of new snow for me to move before I go to the dentist in the morning to fix this toothache.
And yes, breathing super-cooled air with a toothache is a humbling experience.
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#291796 - 02/14/19 07:19 PM
Re: It's cold outside!
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Registered: 01/06/08
Posts: 319
Loc: Canada
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Frigid Cold Temperatures and Strong Winds are just part of Winter, get over it, get outside and acclimatize to the conditions. Admittedly, good high quality clothing make a big difference and a big wood stove or fire place!
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#291797 - 02/15/19 07:09 PM
Re: It's cold outside!
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Geezer in Chief
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Registered: 08/26/06
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Loc: southern Cal
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When it snows, wear snowshoes....
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#291827 - 02/25/19 01:36 PM
Re: It's cold outside!
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Registered: 06/02/06
Posts: 5357
Loc: SOCAL
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“ How to dress for cold weather, explained by an arctic researcher” Cold weather layering tips for the polar vortex, explained is a good article on dressing for the seriously cold. It’s mostly been discussed here before, but it’s well written and seems appropriate for this thread. I’ve been wearing a ball cap under my hood for a few years now. It’s a bit extra for the top of my head and it keeps the hood out of my eyes. The hood she discusses for the seriously cold is in another league.
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