What's the temperature where you are???

[EmmaDonovan]

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A lot of ppl on the pier this eve. Still quite warm by the lake.

Are they fishing?

 

[Nym]

Are they fishing?

I really couldn't tell .. I couldn't see any rods.

edit: I did a zoom in and it does appear they are fishing using hand lines.

 

[Nym]

Thursday 29th of January 10.23a.m. Warm and cloudy. The forecast if for rain by Sunday. 13kph SE, Hg 60%, 24.9C / 76.8F.

Moon is 85%

the cute ....

and the lucky!

 

[MROO]

11:30 pm. 17F and falling, likely to single digits. School will remain virtual through Friday, but I did see a few kids out braving the cold temps, today to explore and play a little. It's not a "snowman snow"and the only snowballs come from shoveled piles, but they're there! There's still about an 8-inch snow cover in most yards here, but there's a hard glaze over it. Sled runners break it, but it's perfect for saucers and cardboard boxes. The kids across the street had a blast pushing each other around in boxes. They weren't outside for long, but they made the most of it before they froze!

 

[EmmaDonovan]

11:30 pm. 17F and falling, likely to single digits. School will remain virtual through Friday, but I did see a few kids out braving the cold temps, today to explore and play a little. It's not a "snowman snow"and the only snowballs come from shoveled piles, but they're there! There's still about an 8-inch snow cover in most yards here, but there's a hard glaze over it. Sled runners break it, but it's perfect for saucers and cardboard boxes. The kids across the street had a blast pushing each other around in boxes. They weren't outside for long, but they made the most of it before they froze!

When schools close does that mean pretty much everything closes? Government offices, grocery stores, etc?

 

[MROO]

When schools close does that mean pretty much everything closes? Government offices, grocery stores, etc?

Not usually. Most offices, businesses and such closed the first day and others followed suit over the next day or two as parking lots and major roads cleared. Many still have "liberal leave" policies in effect for people who genuinely can't get out. Schools generally close just for a day or two, sometimes opening two hours late, to keep kids and buses off icy streets. The last time I recall schools shutting down for an entire week was back in the 70's, when we had a bonafide blizzard and three-plus feet of snow!

The ice and bitter temps are what made this freak storm extra dangerous. I live on a secondary road in a small rural town. The sidewalk stops at my house, yet we're well within walking distance of the middle and elementary schools. Past my house, kids have to walk in the streets - not the best scenario when they're ice covered and narrowed by snow banks. The plows have only just today cleared us properly. I can only imagine what some of the outlying areas look like. They've got to still be a mess. My brother's road, just fifteen minutes away, is hilly and still barely navigable. My sister's farm is only clear because they did their lane and the close neighbors' drives with the tractor.

Businesses are open again,now, and the major roads are good. The rest should be clear in the next few days, but the temps are still dangerous, so the schools are being cautious. The virtual school system is the one good thing to come out of Covid. At least now we won't still be in session in July!

 

[akroberts1085]

It's just been too cold at night and during the day it's been a bit warm but still yucky weather here.

 

[EmmaDonovan]

50°/10C and fair with 47% humidity at midnight. High today of 78°/26C. Chicken delights will be oats with chia seeds and flax seeds, fresh cilantro, and backyard greens.

 

[chrissynemetz]

24°F mostly clear
12:51 a.m.