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Jan 21, 2025 - 4:48:17 AM

Buddur

USA

4121 posts since 10/23/2004

Sure hope everyone's is staying warm and safe inside.

And if you feel up to it....take yer shirt off and go out for 15-20 seconds. Wow does it invigorate you immensely.

Jan 21, 2025 - 5:18:08 AM

BobbyE

USA

3651 posts since 11/29/2007

Us here in South Alabama are cold too and expected to get colder. Add in the very rare occasion of heavy snow, (for this area at least), we are sitting on eager expectation with a pretty good amount of trepidation.

Bobby

Edited by - BobbyE on 01/21/2025 05:19:06

Jan 21, 2025 - 5:42:48 AM
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62879 posts since 12/14/2005

It was minus twelve degF at 7:30, here in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.
No snow today.

I do remember walking my paper route, as a 12 year old lad, in similar temperatures, WITH snow.

Jan 21, 2025 - 6:24:27 AM

1359 posts since 3/7/2006

Hey all my excellent Canadian and Northern US friends on here; tonight we are expecting a low of around 8 deg F. I believe for you metrical fans that's somewhere in the range of -20 deg C.

You are more than welcome to have your polar air mass back. Kindly keep the next one, too. No thanks.

Jan 21, 2025 - 6:38:12 AM
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rinemb

USA

16865 posts since 5/24/2005

I woke up to 1*F, with a "feels like" somewhat less. Brad

Jan 21, 2025 - 7:22:17 AM
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klgera

USA

584 posts since 12/3/2004

The thermometer on my back deck said -25 this morning. The low temperature does wonders for my sinuses!

Jan 21, 2025 - 7:36:41 AM

42647 posts since 3/5/2008

Inside the Cabin.. :0)


 

Jan 21, 2025 - 8:13:04 AM
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Texasbanjo (Moderator)

USA

31217 posts since 8/3/2003

It's 16 degrees here and a little breeze which makes the wind chill around 7 or 8.

Just went out and turned the heater on in the pump house. Was 20 degrees in there. Glad everything is wrapped up like it should be. Wasn't outside more than a few minutes and came in frozen. Still trying to warm up.

I'll be so glad when this cold weather is over and we're back to our normal winter.

Jan 21, 2025 - 9:06:29 AM

8683 posts since 9/5/2006

we had 14 here this morning,,, chilly enough for an old southern boy... fer sure

Jan 21, 2025 - 9:37:56 AM

Owen

Canada

16492 posts since 6/5/2011

quote:
Originally posted by Elmo_Smiley

Hey all my excellent Canadian and Northern US friends on here; tonight we are expecting a low of around 8 deg F. I believe for you metrical fans that's somewhere in the range of -20 deg C.

You are more than welcome to have your polar air mass back. Kindly keep the next one, too. No thanks.


Yes indeedy .... it's warmed up to -20 C. today and forecast to keep soaring (?)  yes before dipping  for the weekend.  no

But with no wind, -20 C. is okay.   'Twas -35 a couple of nites back ... and there was a fair wind to boot.  Winds typically subside as temp. falls, but  ^^  was No!  Fun!  At!  All! 

[I tip my toque to those who have to be out in it.]

Edited by - Owen on 01/21/2025 09:41:08

Jan 21, 2025 - 9:57:17 AM
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Owen

Canada

16492 posts since 6/5/2011

These guys be jumpin' in the water to warm up:

"The first-ever Thompson Polar Plunge was held at Paint Lake this last Saturday, January 18, 2025. The temperature was a frigid -48 degrees with the windchill. Employees with the Thompson RCMP, along with other partners and participants, bravely took the jump while raising funds for Special Olympics Manitoba. Manitoba North District Commander, Supt. Paul Peddle, who took part in this event, said, "I want to thank everyone who played a role in making this event a tremendous success. Any time we can participate in a community activity which benefits such a fantastic organization as Special Olympics Manitoba, is a huge win in our books." 

 

 

Jan 21, 2025 - 10:53:03 AM

28473 posts since 6/25/2005

50 and headed to maybe 60. But no precip in sight. Beginning to worry about drought.

Jan 21, 2025 - 11:48:28 AM
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42647 posts since 3/5/2008

quote:
Originally posted by Owen

These guys be jumpin' in the water to warm up:

"The first-ever Thompson Polar Plunge was held at Paint Lake this last Saturday, January 18, 2025. The temperature was a frigid -48 degrees with the windchill. Employees with the Thompson RCMP, along with other partners and participants, bravely took the jump while raising funds for Special Olympics Manitoba. Manitoba North District Commander, Supt. Paul Peddle, who took part in this event, said, "I want to thank everyone who played a role in making this event a tremendous success. Any time we can participate in a community activity which benefits such a fantastic organization as Special Olympics Manitoba, is a huge win in our books." 

 

 


Not dooin that..

 

Nope...nott'ah..chance... ;0[

Jan 21, 2025 - 1:01:18 PM

Buddur

USA

4121 posts since 10/23/2004

I'll probably never do a polar plunge.

When I was a kid and the family travelled to the W Coast...the day we were at the beach I ran directly and jumped into the ocean not knowing how cold the water can be. The cold water did a number on me as I ended up getting a crazy muscle cramp in my back that wouldn't go away till few days later.

Jan 21, 2025 - 1:14:22 PM

Owen

Canada

16492 posts since 6/5/2011

I dunno, Tom... like you mentioned ^^ , I expect you'd find it "invigorating"! wink

I had a stint on a dunk-tank into water, with ice, as a charity fund raiser when I was a student ... mid '60s.*   And as a young adult (?) I did a quick in/out in the Winnipeg River during spring break-up.    On reflection I suspect it would have been an okay idea to have another person on hand for the [100% sober, btw] dip into the river ... but otoh, no harm, no foul??

* now that I'm well past my mid-60s, I might be a bit more talk than walk.

Edited by - Owen on 01/21/2025 13:18:28

Jan 21, 2025 - 6:54:15 PM
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Buddur

USA

4121 posts since 10/23/2004

lol Owen. Imo, there's a big difference between running outside for a bit and submerging yerself in water.

A handfull of Winters ago one weekend when I had my boys (I get them on weekends) I talked them into going outside to experience the -11F temps one night. I got them in a circle and we held hands as I did a pep talk to rally them going. Finally when we were yelling LETS GO LETS GO LETS GO I took my shirt off and started out. I didn't tell them and they didn't expect that part...but I got them to do it anyways. We went out and counted to 30 real fast then went back inside and stood in front of the woodstove the warm up. They still bring it up when its real cold out.

Jan 22, 2025 - 6:07:28 AM
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carlb

USA

2654 posts since 12/16/2007

-1F, low for the morning.

Jan 22, 2025 - 7:09:50 AM

slammer

USA

4744 posts since 12/30/2008

You know it’s damn cold in da U.P. in the morning when your first beer freezes before you can finish it !!! Just sayin !!!
Slammer!!!

Jan 22, 2025 - 7:20:35 AM

slammer

USA

4744 posts since 12/30/2008

quote:
Originally posted by klgera

The thermometer on my back deck said -25 this morning. The low temperature does wonders for my sinuses!


Ken, if I were you, I'd go let the car warm up for  an hour and during that time make a big pot of soup.  Then I'd hop in da car/truck and go pick up a couple sammiches at  the   Northern Waters Smokehouse!!!   Definitely our favorite stop when going through Duluth!!!

Slammer!!!

Jan 22, 2025 - 1:43:33 PM
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klgera

USA

584 posts since 12/3/2004

Slammer, the owner of the smokehouse is my neighbor, nice guy, great shop!

Jan 23, 2025 - 7:22:35 AM
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Owen

Canada

16492 posts since 6/5/2011

This popped up from The Alaska Frontier >> my Facebook >> BHO.  I didn't check it for accuracy.

   Caption:   "It is crazy to see the difference! Snow in Florida and nothing in Homer Alaska!"

May be an image of tornado, fog, grass, horizon and text

Edited by - Owen on 01/23/2025 07:23:54

Jan 23, 2025 - 4:42:31 PM

177 posts since 3/8/2008

Yeah, it's snowing in parts of Florida ...


Jan 23, 2025 - 5:13:20 PM

Owen

Canada

16492 posts since 6/5/2011

This dude was spotted at Fort De Soto Park sometime about 2008:


 

Jan 23, 2025 - 5:52:25 PM
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4861 posts since 4/22/2018

quote:
Originally posted by slammer

You know it’s damn cold in da U.P. in the morning when your first beer freezes before you can finish it !!! Just sayin !!!
Slammer!!!


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