Friday, January 16, 2009

What Does "COLD" Feel Like?

I've lived here for 22 years. We get used to severe cold weather in the winter months. We get used to "lake effect" snow. We currently have 17" of snow on our patio table. We've had more than that in years past. But, I do have to say that when I woke up this morning and turned on WNDU and looked in the lower right hand corner of the screen, I had to blink and move in closer. That couldn't say -19 could it?



Yep, that's exactly what it said. -19 degrees with a windchill of -30 degrees. The newscaster demonstrated how cold this is by taking a cup of boiling water outside and tossing it into the air. It immediately turned to snow. Schools have been cancelled - too much risk of frostbite for kids waiting at bus stops. Today's temperature is a record for South Bend - dating back to 1976. They're telling us that we'll be back to normal by next week - back into the 20's. That will seem balmy, compared to today.

4 comments:

Arlette said...

I'm NOT coming!

Patty Knight said...

Yes you are!! I promise we'll have at least 20 degrees for you when you get here!

Life's A Journey... said...

-35 degrees outside and -50 with windchills here....BUT in MN we must be tougher....we HAVE school. Tell Carrie we are a MUCH tougher breed than the IN people! (: (Actually, I think it's stinking CRAZY!)

Michelle Burry said...

I, too, am looking forward to the "balmy" 20 degree weather. Bundle-up and stay warm this weekend in Chicago, and enjoy "Wicked!"