Winter is here

[supton]

Dawned on me this winter that I should "dress appropriately" for the weather. -6F when I got up this morning. First time I've put on snow pants in a long time, and it was just for the drive to work. Our house is kept at 66F, the office is kept at 70-72F, so no need for long johns; but I figure, worst case scenario has me either changing a tire in sub-zero temps, or worse, a nice little hike which might approach a mile. [There is a road that I drive on with no cell reception, but houses every mile or so. The highway has cell coverage but it can be a few miles to walk--but in that case I'm calling for a tow.] Get to work, pull off snow pants, pull off the wool socks, change into work shoes (out of boots).

Felt strange to put on so much clothing for what ultimately is a 100 yard walk into the office.

Anyone else have to dress up for this winter snap? I usually don't do much, as anything in the 20's and up is pretty tolerable with not much more than a ski jacket and a hat.

 

[Trav]

Yep colder than a blue Jesus last night.

 

[bioburner]

Predicted -45 windchill Saturday night into Sunday. No plans on going anywhere. Make sure the generator is ready today in case of power loss. No big deal with gas freestanding stove-fireplace for heat.
Carry extreme cold suits in vehicles along with other survival gear.

 

[ARCOgraphite]

-2 here. I put on a Peter Parker and that ear muff bandana thing and wore gloves in the car!. And I'm Just getting over a stupid cold AGAIN! I just drive RT111 west for 20 miles. I used to have to commute out of state to Wilmington MA. That was a pain with nasty traffic. I too worry about a flat tire but RT111 is pretty well traveled.

 

[John_Conrad]

we are having a touch of the arctic air here in the mid west. going to start with freezing precipitaton today during the day, changing over to snow over night 2-4 inches, then a colder blast of cold air for sunday with lows to minus 8.

be careful stay safe as possible.

 

[GenesisGuy70]

Originally Posted By: bioburner
Predicted -45 windchill Saturday night into Sunday. No plans on going anywhere. Make sure the generator is ready today in case of power loss. No big deal with gas freestanding stove-fireplace for heat.
Carry extreme cold suits in vehicles along with other survival gear.


I don't know how you live in that!

6 degrees this morning in my neck of the woods. That was cold enough.

And I only have heat on 1 side of my Taurus because Ford apparently thought it was wise to use plastic gears for turning the baffles in the dash. All those hot/cold cycles make the plastic brittle and the teeth break off. Luckily the heat is on the drivers side. I hate working on anything under the dash but I'm too cheap to pay the dealership and now it's too cold to work on it (no garage)!

 

[EdwardC]

I had to add an additional layer as well. I have a roughly 1/4 mile walk on each end of my train commute and haven't needed the long underwear yet, but the legs do get cold. I just know that I'd get too hot while in the office. I keep blankets and gloves in the car, plus a bunch of those Hot Hands packets, I keep those all over the place.

 

[John_Conrad]

Originally Posted By: bioburner
Predicted -45 windchill Saturday night into Sunday. No plans on going anywhere. Make sure the generator is ready today in case of power loss. No big deal with gas freestanding stove-fireplace for heat.
Carry extreme cold suits in vehicles along with other survival gear.


reminds me i had taken my boots out of my car, going to add them back in. i carry insulated bibs, heavy coat and extra hat in the car..

a few other items too, fire starter, lighter, flashlight, knife etc.

 

[FADEC]

Originally Posted By: supton
Dawned on me this winter that I should "dress appropriately" for the weather. -6F when I got up this morning. First time I've put on snow pants in a long time, and it was just for the drive to work. Our house is kept at 66F, the office is kept at 70-72F, so no need for long johns; but I figure, worst case scenario has me either changing a tire in sub-zero temps, or worse, a nice little hike which might approach a mile. [There is a road that I drive on with no cell reception, but houses every mile or so. The highway has cell coverage but it can be a few miles to walk--but in that case I'm calling for a tow.] Get to work, pull off snow pants, pull off the wool socks, change into work shoes (out of boots).

Felt strange to put on so much clothing for what ultimately is a 100 yard walk into the office.

Anyone else have to dress up for this winter snap? I usually don't do much, as anything in the 20's and up is pretty tolerable with not much more than a ski jacket and a hat.


No such worries here in South Texas!! Will be 84F tomorrow. Plan on mowing the backyard, then taking the Harley out for a spin.

 

[Bgallagher]

Winter is here! I put fleece blankets in the cars. If I blow a tire I am calling AAA. Little too chilly to be a hero.

 

[supton]

Originally Posted By: daddi
Originally Posted By: supton
Dawned on me this winter that I should "dress appropriately" for the weather. -6F when I got up this morning. First time I've put on snow pants in a long time, and it was just for the drive to work. Our house is kept at 66F, the office is kept at 70-72F, so no need for long johns; but I figure, worst case scenario has me either changing a tire in sub-zero temps, or worse, a nice little hike which might approach a mile. [There is a road that I drive on with no cell reception, but houses every mile or so. The highway has cell coverage but it can be a few miles to walk--but in that case I'm calling for a tow.] Get to work, pull off snow pants, pull off the wool socks, change into work shoes (out of boots).

Felt strange to put on so much clothing for what ultimately is a 100 yard walk into the office.

Anyone else have to dress up for this winter snap? I usually don't do much, as anything in the 20's and up is pretty tolerable with not much more than a ski jacket and a hat.


No such worries here in South Texas!! Will be 84F tomorrow. Plan on mowing the backyard, then taking the Harley out for a spin.


Yeah, but in six months don't you have to put the Harley into the garage so that it doesn't melt, and water the grass so it doesn't catch fire? Heh, jokes aside, I bet come Feb I will be looking for any reason to escape down south for a week or so.

 

[John_Conrad]

Originally Posted By: daddi
Originally Posted By: supton
Dawned on me this winter that I should "dress appropriately" for the weather. -6F when I got up this morning. First time I've put on snow pants in a long time, and it was just for the drive to work. Our house is kept at 66F, the office is kept at 70-72F, so no need for long johns; but I figure, worst case scenario has me either changing a tire in sub-zero temps, or worse, a nice little hike which might approach a mile. [There is a road that I drive on with no cell reception, but houses every mile or so. The highway has cell coverage but it can be a few miles to walk--but in that case I'm calling for a tow.] Get to work, pull off snow pants, pull off the wool socks, change into work shoes (out of boots).

Felt strange to put on so much clothing for what ultimately is a 100 yard walk into the office.

Anyone else have to dress up for this winter snap? I usually don't do much, as anything in the 20's and up is pretty tolerable with not much more than a ski jacket and a hat.


No such worries here in South Texas!! Will be 84F tomorrow. Plan on mowing the backyard, then taking the Harley out for a spin.


i'll bring the cold with me when i come down to visit next week, just like i did last year!

 

[Andrew1972]

My wife drove kids to school(-2f) in her pjs/slippers and a Canadian made coat with a coyote fur hood. She was nervous as her 210k 05 Subaru Legacy with heated seats sounded funny not to break down but be seen as she forget her cell

 

[oilpsi2high]

-12F this morning here in upstate NY.

Took the snowmobile for a ride last night. Heated grips help, dressing for the weather is even better.

Of course this morning I forgot my gloves and hat.

I am also thankful for an attached garage. Coolant temp was 21F on a cold start.

 

[LeakySeals]

Schools opened late here its so cold. Finally made it to 5F. Need some pollution fast!!!!

 

[Rolla07]

Glad I put in a block heater.. -11.5 Farenheit this AM in my neck of the woods.. excluding windchill.. no garage, no snowblower.. I keep it real LOL
- cant wait to get my hands on a snowblower... lol

 

[supton]

Yeah, they announced late yesterday afternoon that we would have a 2 hour delay for school. On account of the cold. While I'm glad that I didn't get a call at 5:30 I still have a bit of "well, we never got a break when we were kids" going on.

Forgot to mention, drove my truck today. My Camry has a 17 year old timing belt on it. Last thing I want to deal with, slipping a tooth (or worse) in this weather. Which is a shame, as that car heats up pretty quick.

 

[NHHEMI]

Originally Posted By: supton
Dawned on me this winter that I should "dress appropriately" for the weather. -6F when I got up this morning. First time I've put on snow pants in a long time, and it was just for the drive to work. Our house is kept at 66F, the office is kept at 70-72F, so no need for long johns; but I figure, worst case scenario has me either changing a tire in sub-zero temps, or worse, a nice little hike which might approach a mile. [There is a road that I drive on with no cell reception, but houses every mile or so. The highway has cell coverage but it can be a few miles to walk--but in that case I'm calling for a tow.] Get to work, pull off snow pants, pull off the wool socks, change into work shoes (out of boots).

Felt strange to put on so much clothing for what ultimately is a 100 yard walk into the office.

Anyone else have to dress up for this winter snap? I usually don't do much, as anything in the 20's and up is pretty tolerable with not much more than a ski jacket and a hat.


Funny thing is Saturday is supposed to be in the mid 30's with 5" or so of snow and then Sunday it is supposed to be in the low 50's with a lot of rain. So we are going from 0 to 30+ to 50+ in 3 days. What a screwy winter here so far. At least out here on the coast. Not sure where you are in the state.

 

[supton]

I'm up north a bit more, close to New London. Screwy indeed. I was looking forward to a white Christmas, might still have it, but was not wanting rain. Negative temps I can live without, but I'd just as soon it stay below freezing for the rest of winter, thank you very much. Dirt driveway, so let it freeze up. Couple of friends do plowing on the side, so they could use the business; and of course the whole state is in need of snow, for both the drought and the ski slopes.

 

[OldSparks]

My Nissan Rogue said -27C when I first started the car, but by the time I got to the park and ride, it said -29C

I have a cheap but warm AlpineTek parka for days like this...