Not impressed with winter like conditions here

[10x]

It is now -41C or -41 F at the local airport right now.
Yesterday my 2011 Tundra (300,000 K) was a no start. I spent yesterday pulling the battery from my Tundra, warming it and charging it, and 5 hours with the engine block heater plugged in.
Thank goodness for fuel injection , it started and ran.
I do not mourn the end of carburetors, manual chokes, and automatic chokes, along with air preheaters in automobiles.

Here (56 Degrees North) Sunrise is at 9:21, sunset is at 4:15, Solar power is a joke this time of year
A fully charged Lithion ion booster battery that wil start a 60 HP diesel with a dead battery in June will drop to 50% charge just from sitting in the cold for 35 minutes. Once it is cold it doesn't have the amps to do more than run the built in LED.

[pworley1]

That kind of cold would take some getting used to.

[jonp]

Went from 48 at 0530 to 33 at 0700 with a strong wind. Tonight saying windchill -5F pretty cold for NC

[slim1836]

It's 11* and clear now with a high of 27* forecast.

Slim

[Silvercreek Farmer]

It was 44F at 3am. It’ll be in the teens by lunch. No snow, though. Calling for 40mph gusts with saturated soil, hope we don’t have any blowdowns.

[dverna]

Big storm coming our way. No concerns.

25 gallons of diesel for the tractor with 74" blower for the drive and open areas
25 gallons of gas for sleds, chainsaw and snowblower for around the house.
700 gallons of propane. For back up heat and whole house generator
Moved 10 face cords of wood into the garage Wednesday and 6 more cords outside. (tractor is a blessing)
6 months of food
Back up 5000W gas generator and a small HF 900W. I will lend these out if need be.

More worried about some my neighbors; but they know I will help them out...have in the past...God willing.

[georgerkahn]

I heat with wood, and brought in an extra cart-load (14 pieces) yesterday to hopefully get thru today. With my bum leg this is about all I can move... But, we have natural gas furnace back-up; city water; and a piloted (electricity not required) water heater. Sadly, I have but one tractor and each fall (done!) I take off the front end loader bucket, replacing it with a snow blade. Similarly, I put a rear blade on, too. Hence, albeit neighbors move firewood with their tractors, the ability to move the white stuff is greater.
What troubles me are the many folks who are "clueless" -- not even having a flashlight with fresh batteries. My own sister whined to me a month or so back that she lost power (a 100% electric house) and could not make coffee. I went on Amazon and bought/had shipped to her 308413a small Butane camping stove. Sometimes, it takes not too much to make conditions "better".
Re OP -- my heart is out to you re the cold. One thought I had was -- years back -- they sold electric battery warmers for vehicles. In addition to the block heater for engine (I have one in my tractor) it's a battery-sized pad installed under the battery, also plugged into a.c., and keeps the battery both warm enough to hopefully start the vehicle, but also keeping the electrolyte from freezing. When I lived up north, I recall several mornings when I took caps off battery cells to view what looked like snow-cone slush! When a battery is fully charged it may freeze at a quite low temp; but, as it discharges what was a sulfuric acid mix turns more to just water -- hence freezes at a higher temp.

[owejia]

Minus 3 degrees here this morning and 2-3 in of really crunchy snow. High of 10 degrees today. Hate cold weather. Cows have the hay rolls surrounded, ice on their backs, with the sun shinning.

[Rapier]

Just think, it is summer, like June, in Argentina. Think warm.

[MrWolf]

Last winter we lost our furnace for almost four weeks due to an issue with our generator transfer box and stink bugs/ asian lady bugs. Was not fun especially when we had single digit weather. Luckily I had plenty of wood. I don't have that same cushion this year (foolish on my part) but should have enough backup systems. We have the 500 gallon propane tank for the generator but when the transfer box goes, that is a problem. Power has been up and down several times already with this cold and wind. I expect a lot of trees down which I will have to cut tomorrow to even get to the road 3/4 mile away.
Still wouldn't trade where I am at. Love it here. Merry Christmas folks and be safe and warm.
Ron

[HWooldridge]

16 here in Central Texas this morning when I got up. Gate actuator wouldn't work so I pulled a pin on the gate so I could leave for work. Thank goodness there is no precip in the forecast.

[elk hunter]

+9 degrees here this AM, small amount of snow maybe 8 or 9 inches total so far. Snow is how we get our water. Our old average for water from rain and snow averaged about 12 inches per year. It's been several years since we came anywhere near that amount. Five years ago we got 5 feet of snow over 3 days here in town. We used to get that kind of snow most years. Drove over the Cascade mountains last month and there was only about 6 inches of snow where there should be several feet. I've seen snow 12 feet deep at the summit in the past. I'm hoping we get a good dump of the white stuff because if we don't brushing our teeth may be a problem much less taking a shower.

[lightman]

It was 1º here this morning and should warm up to nearly 20. We only got a very small amount of snow he yesterday and hardly any accumulation.

Its hard to imaging the temps that 10X is experiencing. I've hunted in Canada in November several times when it was -15F. Thats cold enough to cause problems with an open coffee cup and oil on a firing pin!

On another note: 13 years ago I was working in Hazard Kentucky on an Ice Storm!

[Nueces]

10F here in the hills west of Austin, bright clear sky. Combo of insulation, heat and moving water kept my well plumbing ice free. Yesterday, I plugged in my Jeep block heater and trickle charger, in case I get the call to man the ramparts. Charger tops off the battery (big AGM Odyssey) but also warms it. Block heater is a bit much for these conditions, but I like that it thins the oil a bit, making a first start easier.

[white eagle]

2° here today but next Saturday they are predicting 54°
go figure

[WRideout]

Supposedly 1 deg. F here in Butler PA. When I was a kid in Southern California, the song Frosty the snowman didn't make any sense to me, and I had never seen a snow shovel.

Deer season continues after Christmas in this commonwealth, so I will at some point make a foray into the snowy woods to see if they are moving after the big snowfall.

Wayne

[Geezer in NH]

That cold is coming from the northern pole ice melting do to Global Warming Like a martini being shaken in ice liquor gets cold as the ice melts.
That is IMHO and am sticking to it. :kidding:

[SSGOldfart]

well we are seeing our second freeze in twenty years, only worry is the waterlines East Texas doesn't get this cold so the water main isn't that deep. 16*F not that cold to some but it's really cold for this area.

[wv109323]

2 degrees with a wind chill of -16. Light snow on the ground. The wifes car did not want to start yesterday so I will probably get a new battery for Christmas.

[SSGOldfart]

Global Warming

hummm

[Jedman]

It is -3 right now with -30 chill here in SE MI as I write this. My wife and I are blessed to be warm and secure and have no reason to go outdoors today. The wind is supposed to calm down by sometime tomorrow and we are going to spend Xmas Eve with a group of friends that has been together since the 1970’s.
I have a generator in case we lose power and two sources of heat and plenty of food and drink so this will not be a big inconvenience.
I do feel for the wildlife outdoors as it has to be tough on them. Yesterday I seen 5 pheasants behind my home in a bean field and that made my day as I knew there were a few around but to see 5 together and they were all cock birds was a treat.
Hope everyone else is doing well .

Jedman

[beemer]

It is going to be 8 deg. here tonight. With the wind and saturated ground it's hard to say what will happen. As stated earlier it is not hard or really expensive to be prepared. A small propane heater and camp stove and a barrel of water will do wonders.

Years age we lost power if it even threatened to snow. Wood heat, camp stove, a couple lanterns and convince the kids we were camping out turned into an adventure. I still have a hook or two in the ceiling for lanterns. I would take the drawers out of the fridge and fill them with snow.

jomp, which end of NC do you live ? I"m in NW Alexander Co. Do you remember the Christmas of '83, if I remember correctly, got down to -2 deg. It doesn't happen to often but sooner or later it will.

Dave

[rbuck351]

-9 here this morning and about 2 feet of snow so it has warmed up quite a bit since Wed night (-34). Being prepared for this type weather is necessary in NW MT. I have a 500 series John Deere bucket/back hoe with 1 1/4 yd bucket if the snow gets really bad. Normally the Dodge Cummins with a Fisher plow and an 8hp snow blower will handle the snow at our house and the widows next door. We have a geothermal heat pump and two wood stoves for backup heat. I keep 100 gal of gas and 150 gal of diesel on hand for the cars, truck, generator and various other fuel powered equipment. Not sure on the food but I would guess a years + on staples. 13 acres (10 wooded) with free range livestock (deer and turkeys) and a garden.

[Winger Ed.]

It is now -41C or -41 F at the local airport right now. Yesterday my 2011 Tundra (300,000 K) was a no start. .

I went out at 11:00, and it's 20 (above) here, and that's still too cold to do much more than look out the window and shiver.

[Brasso]

Supposed to be 50 degrees today and heavy rain with 50 mph winds. Tonight its going to drop to 17 degrees and flash freeze. Gonna be great for traveling. Yeah, global warming!!

[10x]

That kind of cold would take some getting used to.

You never get used to it. You simply dress to cope with it. And you avoid situations where you may freeze to death.
And if you are travelling a remote back road, your vehicle quits and you do not have a back up plan that includes warm footware and warm clothes your lifespan is shortened to hours.
Cell service is non existent in most remote areas here and remote roads may have 1 - 2 vehicles a day. if that many.

[Gray Fox]

It was 10 here this morning in Hotlanta and it's 20 degrees now with wind gusting to 30 MPH. My brother and I have a total of 40 years between us in the Army and we both agreed last night we wouldn't want to be standing guard someplace exposed. Let us all remember those who are, in fact, standing guard for us today. Gray Fox

[Gunslinger1911]

Neg 10 in Ohio this morn . Maybe 0 now but 30 mph wind
Got food, kerosene, gas, wood
"Should" go start the truck, make sure it's good for emergencies.
Don't wanna go out in that mess !!!!

[Winger Ed.]

in the Army and we both agreed last night we wouldn't want to be standing guard someplace exposed. Let us all remember those who are, in fact, standing guard for us today.

In '51-'52 my Dad was stationed for 18 months at Adak, Alaska when it was just a radio intercept/listening post and gas station
for planes going back & forth from the US to Japan or Korea.

Taking turns of shifts between the Quonset hut radio room and the Flight Line were not his most favorite memories.

[schutzen-jager]

here in central New Jersey 60 degrees at 5am now 39 degrees with predication of 0 tomorrow with wind chill favtor - where is all this global warming when we need it ?

[compass will]

When I left the pistol range at 2 it was 70. 3.5 hours later, it's 52. Central fl

[elmacgyver0]

It was -10 here this morning, right now it is balmy -2

[chambers]

-11 deg f this morning, 30 to 50 mph winds, don’t travel as roads may be whiteout: stay warm!

[Wal']

It's a sunny 27C / 81F here in Southern Oz at the moment.........sorry.

[tinsnips]

It has warmed up to [wait for it ] -18 degrees the best part is no wind.

[megasupermagnum]

I've never seen -41F, but I've seen in the -30's a few times, especially when I was living farther north in MN I saw -37F. It's days like that where you realize what really is good, and what is not. It still baffles me that people think lithium-ion battery powered cars are a practical way to get around. My drills barely have enough juice to turn on their LED light at that kind of temperature.

[Big Tom]

Here, it was -10 this morning, -5 now (9:30pm) some snow, fortunately no power or gas outage. Have the generator ready to go, gas for 4 days, plenty of wood for the fire place in case gas goes out, enough food for "a while" and gas stoves (and the grill on the deck...) with 6 propane tanks for cooking. Truck is filled up and hooked up to the block heater... Prepared, but not needed yet. All good in SW Ohio... Stay warm everybody!

[Idaho Mule]

Had -9 this morning, a little over 12" snow. Now it is up to 11F with warm up predicted. Supposed to be up to 32F by 8 am. I am glad I don't have to "go to work" in it any more, this retirement gig is pretty good. My driveway is 3/8 mile though so I get enough snow removal experience. Between the Honda Pioneer 500 with a 6 ft. blade and New Holland TC40 tractor with 7 ft. backblade I do OK. The part I enjoy the most is watching all the "transplants" decide that Idaho isn't so great a place to live and pack their bags to leave.

[Eddie Southgate]

7+ right now , wind chill temp is -7. Low today was +2 , not sure what the wind chill figures were but wind speed was 10-15 mph so it was cold.


























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[Alstep]

Last evening it was just freezing and snowing, and the temp rose all night. At noon it was 46* and pouring rain. Temp dropped all day, rain turned back into snow. Everything is ice now. It's 0* now and the wind is howling.
Stay warm, be careful, and a Merry Christmas to all.

[Dekota56]

Very cold for the Christmas holiday weekend. They are calling a wind chill of -30 for tonight
Water pipes are dripping, cabinets left open to keep water from freezing.
I always loved a white Christmas, but these temps.. I don’t know. Well next week we are back to normal.
I just say it is in Gods hands

[megasupermagnum]

Very cold for the Christmas holiday weekend. They are calling a wind chill of -30 for tonight
Water pipes are dripping, cabinets left open to keep water from freezing.
I always loved a white Christmas, but these temps.. I don’t know. Well next week we are back to normal.
I just say it is in Gods hands

I just checked Pittsburgh weather. 0 degrees isn't normal Christmas weather there?

[jonp]

One thought I had was -- years back -- they sold electric battery warmers for vehicles.

I remember those as being not only a pad to sit on but some types wrapped around the sides of the battery or like a mini bag to set the battery in. Some were wired into the same line for the block heater so they both worked at the same time. I know that when I was a kid if you saw a car or pick up without a plug in the front you knew they were a flatlander and would need a boost every morning.

[jonp]

I just saw on Accuweather that Rabbit Kettle, NWT (Canada) got down to -64F, the lowest December reading in over 40yrs.

[schutzen-jager]

here in central New Jersey 60 degrees at 5am yesterday morning - 6 degrees with a minus 10 degree wind chill at 5am this morning - prediction is for coldest Christmas in a century here -

happy holidays to all !

[technojock]

The low has been in the mid 20's for the past couple days here in NW Oregon. It was dry until today when we had freezing rain. The temperature is already climbing with an expected high of 50 tomorrow about the same is forecast for the next week...

Tony

[Frosty Boolit]

That's good to hear you folks are all prepared but nobody made mention of how much bacon they have. It's essential for survival and morale.

[waksupi]

My concern now that I have a lot of snow on the shop roof, is rain is predicted this next week. So I have to see if I can get some snow off of the roof before the extra weight comes.

[Ithaca Gunner]

One thought I had was -- years back -- they sold electric battery warmers for vehicles.

I remember those as being not only a pad to sit on but some types wrapped around the sides of the battery or like a mini bag to set the battery in. Some were wired into the same line for the block heater so they both worked at the same time. I know that when I was a kid if you saw a car or pick up without a plug in the front you knew they were a flatlander and would need a boost every morning.

There were a lot of useful things back in the day we took for granted that have quietly vanished over the years, snow fence, tire chains, engine/battery heaters, coal ashes, department store lunch counters, service, and most of all...common sense. I'm sure the list could go on.

[Ithaca Gunner]

That's good to hear you folks are all prepared but nobody made mention of how much bacon they have. It's essential for survival and morale.

Now that you mention it, I'm very well stocked thanks to finding a bunch of some of the best thick cut pecan smoked I've had on super sale at the local Amish store.

[MUSTANG]

My concern now that I have a lot of snow on the shop roof, is rain is predicted this next week. So I have to see if I can get some snow off of the roof before the extra weight comes.

Yep - Have the same chore today (Christmas Eve) or tomorrow (Christmas). Too much snow on the house roofs; and although I have previously cleared the Outbuildings, they have to be done again. Lost a 3 sided Horse Barn/Shed 4 years ago because I did not get the snow off the roof.

[MrWolf]

Our chicken coop was 0 degrees around 4 this morning. How do I know that? All our smoke detectors decided to go off and got the dogs all upset. Then I noticed it was really cold in the house - 56 degrees. Yup, the new furnace decided it needed a vacation. Managed to reset it and 5 hours later with the fireplace going and two heaters (blocking off areas also) we are up to a balmy 62. Fun. Have to limp into the warm front expected around New Years.

[Shawlerbrook]

Brutally cold this morning but at least the wind calmed down. Almost 50 yesterday morning and zero bybtye end of the day with 40 mph gusts. Just normal winter here ay 1700’ in Central NYS.

[MaryB]

-15 Wed night as this rolled in, -46 wind chill... temps stayed around that until this morning, up to a balmy 1f with -15 wind chill... 12" of snow but not sure how much stuck around with 50mph wind gusts yesterday!

[10x]

I've never seen -41F, but I've seen in the -30's a few times, especially when I was living farther north in MN I saw -37F. It's days like that where you realize what really is good, and what is not. It still baffles me that people think lithium-ion battery powered cars are a practical way to get around. My drills barely have enough juice to turn on their LED light at that kind of temperature.

L-ion batteries do NOT like the cold...

[Walks]

And folks say to me, "move out of CA". Go to AZ or TX
It was 70degrees today. And I never have to shovel snow.

[Rapidrob]

Was almost 50F toady in Albuquerque 34F now with low of 22F for Christmas Morning.

[trebor44]

Engine block heaters, circulating tank heaters, battery blankets and pads: any one or a combination are nice to have if you live above the 44th Parallel. Like guns and parachutes, better to have and not use, than wish you had one. Merry Christmas to all!

[Markopolo]

Brrr…. hole up near the wood stoves…. NO reason to go out except to get more wood!!!!

[Dekota56]

I know we had some bad weather, but it is getting better out there.
I would like to tell all of you and your families a Merry Christmas.

[.429&H110]

We rescued a 10 yo chihuahua/minpin last summer
had to housebreak him, was easy enough,
now in the pits of winter we keep the house 75F
and dress in layers, Chico has a sweater.
Nine pound dog will roll up in his heating pad
comes to find us when it shuts off.
Two more weeks of winter is going to make a fine power bill.

[Alex_4x4]

Spring is sixty-four days away.

Spring is coming, and summer will follow.


https://youtu.be/ONtFsSNJZ4E

Everything in nature has a reason


Everything in nature has a reason
Benefiting all the human race
And no matter how adverse a season
It should be with gratitude embraced

There are days that I can still remember
And I know that time will not erase
Memories of when we were together
Those should be with gratitude embraced

Those should be with gratitude embraced

Everything in nature has a reason
"Good" and "bad" do always interlace
Faithfulness and then heart-breaking treason
Should all be with gratitude embraced

And no matter what may come tomorrow
Even if it's loneliness you face
Boundless joys as well as bitter sorrows
Should all be with gratitude embraced

Should all be with gratitude embraced

Everything in nature has a reason
We can't stop the rapid race of time
As you welcome every autumn season
Do embrace the autumn of your life

Do embrace the autumn of your life

[Geezer in NH]

Look at the bright side Ticks die in the severe cold.

[10x]

Look at the bright side Ticks die in the severe cold.

The moose tick that decimates northern moose populations thrive in severe cold
Depends on your local species of tick.

[MaryB]

3 more inches of snow, yay.... NOT! It was supposed to be a dry winter here due to La Nina... right now at above average snowfall! I am already running out of space to stack it in the yard.

[bdicki]

Low 61f up to 78f today and all weekend.

[rbuck351]

I lived in AK for 32 years and shot and helped skin around 20 moose and never saw a single tick.

I just returned from a round trip ( road trip) to Saratoga Springs Utah from Eureka MT. and ran into some nasty road conditions. snow, fog, rain and freezing rain. I wouldn't have gone except the wife wanted to visit the grandkids.

[MaryB]

15 inches of snow in the forecast for tomorrow/Tuesday... but that snow band can shift so to soon to tell... Welcome to winter in MN!