BooksandBoys Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 It's sandal weather here. Mid 70s. I miss winter. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 There are so many weather issues going on right now in the country! What's it like where you live? We have about a foot of snow on the ground and about -20 degrees. Yesterday it was 78. Tonight it is going to be 28. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 To warm for winter. High in the 60's. I prefer cold until at least March. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 It's 14 degrees and snowing right now. We've gotten lots of freezing rain over the past several days, which has made driving and walking outside treacherous. Last night, our driveway was a sheet of ice so I walked on the lawn instead, and even the grass was iced over and very slippery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Bunny Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 And today is -31C and feels like -42C with the windchill. I'm not going to bother changing it to F, because... close enough, right? Buses aren't running again, but since I drive my kids, and I work today, I guess we'll venture out and see how much "blowing, swirling snow with drifts" there is! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Should I admit this? Nearly 80, sunny, bright, and clear. I wore sandals today. 52F, and I don't own sandals, but I think there's a pretty good chance my wife will wear them bicycling to work. We've got an areal flood warning because of the melting snow (well, realistically, there isn't any snow left here, other than some of the piled up stuff, but maybe other parts of the area) and the potential of ice breaking and damming up the rivers in some spots. ETA: I should probably add that we get areal flood warnings every spring, and they're no big deal. My neighbor says our street flooded *once* in the 60+ years she's lived here, and then only the street - did not reach the houses. Edited January 12, 2017 by luuknam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 You know all those headlines: so much snow that the ski area closed? Yeah, that's us. I spent 3.5 hours stranded on the top of Monarch Pass on Monday, between avalanches. They finally shot enough avalanches that they'd let us through, after they opened one car width. The pass was closed for 15 hours from then on. I spent 29.5 hours on the roads last week, trying to get over the passes. It's normally a 4 hour drive. We have 5 feet at the ranch, and the ski area has gotten 7 feet. We're supposed to have more every day for the next week. And then it will clear and go to -35 at least.Our small town has banned parking on most roads as they haven't been able to clear the windrows down the middle of each road. Our ps actually closed for the first time since 1970. Our college finally opened today--it was supposed to open on Monday. The swim team is supposed to go to Durango this weekend, but I think Red Mountain and Wolf Creek are currently closed. http://www.9news.com/weather/crested-butte-closes-because-of-too-much-snow/384599599 When you look at those photos, add another 29" on top. But, the skiing is great, if you can get up there! It looks absolutely beautiful, but I can't imagine... I don't even know what shooting an avalanche means! :) Glad you're safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 52F, and I don't own sandals, but I think there's a pretty good chance my wife will wear them bicycling to work. Most of my shoes are open toed shoes/sandals. Here we have everyday sandals, casual (appropriate for most jobs) sandals, and dress sandals. I own exactly two pairs of closed shoes - a pair of tennis shoes and a pair of black ballet flats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Most of my shoes are open toed shoes/sandals. Here we have everyday sandals, casual (appropriate for most jobs) sandals, and dress sandals. I own exactly two pairs of closed shoes - a pair of tennis shoes and a pair of black ballet flats. But...but should you let your toes hang out in Florida? Gators... :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 It's been raining off & on the past couple days. Two nights ago, it got so windy that the electricity went out for thousands of people. A few days ago, it was extremely cold with a below-zero wind chill. My face was chapped. There was also snow in there somewhere. I don't remember which day(s). I have heard conflicting reports about whether it's going to be warm or arctic this weekend .... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) But...but should you let your toes hang out in Florida? Gators... :laugh: :lol: They're not generally roaming the streets. If they were I'd have to worry about more than my toes. :lol: Edited January 12, 2017 by Lady Florida. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 It's been raining off & on the past couple days. Two nights ago, it got so windy that the electricity went out for thousands of people. We had a power outage that night too, but it was only a few blocks. It was 42F though, so not a huge deal, and we got the power back on in less than 90 min (may have been only 30 min - not sure - we went to the store and did groceries). I blamed the generator thread, in which I said we'd only had 3-4 power outages since moving here, the longest of which was 25 min or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 We had a power outage that night too, but it was only a few blocks. It was 42F though, so not a huge deal, and we got the power back on in less than 90 min (may have been only 30 min - not sure - we went to the store and did groceries). I blamed the generator thread, in which I said we'd only had 3-4 power outages since moving here, the longest of which was 25 min or so. Ours didn't go out until the next day, and it was out most of the business hours (which sucked because I work at home). It did get cold, but yes, it could have been worse. At least it didn't happen last weekend when the pipes would have frozen and the pets would have died. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 65 degrees yesterday. 38 today. Ice storm tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Sunny and 70. But it snowed last weekend. LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 It's been colder than normal on the Seattle Eastside. When we got snow it stuck around on our yard b/c we live up a little ways. It seemed to be gone elsewhere much faster. I'm ready for 50's and rain. Anytime now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Finally sunny. It says 74dF/24dC, 48% humidity on my digital thermometer by the opened bedroom window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 64 F. In NYC. In January. The previous record was 58. Muggy as heck, too, but at least that's normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Cold and clear. -15F We have a few feet of snow, but that is an accumulation over the past 6 weeks. Typical January winter weather for us in Canada after an unusually longer "autumn" than we're used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 got up to 50s today...very very close or at the record high rainy very very windy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 There are so many weather issues going on right now in the country! What's it like where you live? We have about a foot of snow on the ground and about -20 degrees. 65 yesterday. About 30 right now, with whatever on the way, they say. Crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS Mom in NC Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 68 with fluffy white clouds here and there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolate-chip chooky Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Queensland, Australia - heatwave type conditions. We're melting. Around 37 - 39 Celsius (98 - 102 F) I keep having to wet the ground in the shade under the trees for the chickens to cool their gorgeous little chooky feet in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoutingmom Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 -35ish C with Extreme windchill warnings so it feels colder than -40C. (-40C =-40F). Blizzard yesterday morning. Sent from my SM-T530NU using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 It's cold and dry and I am keeping Nivea and carmex in business just now. So much chapping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in SJ Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 High 50s/ low 60s during the day down to high 30s at night. We are having a break from the rain until Wednesday and I am thrilled to say that many parts of California are considered no longer under drought conditions. Dh & the scouts are on a camp out at the Pinnacles. I am concerned that ds will be cold & never want to go camping again. Next month they are supposed to go snow camping. Honestly, I don't understand snow camping at all. What is the point of being out in the snow if you don't have to? Amber in SJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 20 degrees here - practically no snow.But, in fun weather news, gearing up for an ice storm to hit tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Last night my kids and I were wearing short sleeves while out and about. It was very pleasant out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Since last Saturday, we've had snow, freezing nights, some rain, 80 degree days, and now back to windy and chilly at 50ish No wonder we are always sick in the winter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 typical southern winter in Alabama along the I-20 east - last weekend we had below freezing weather road iced over and everything shut down and this weekend I'm in shorts and its in low 70's today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I can't get over how weird it's been. Nearly 70 earlier this week. Icy last night. Cold and wet today and tomorrow, back up to nice again by the end of the week for the inauguration/march days. Weird, weird, weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 The snow continues we are up to a record 2 ft and now had an ice storm that left a half inch layer over top of everything. This is supposed to be a temperate desert with less than 8 inches of precipitation all year. I want my sunshine back!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Rain came earlier than forecasted but it is unlikely to lead to flooding like last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 The snow continues we are up to a record 2 ft and now had an ice storm that left a half inch layer over top of everything. This is supposed to be a temperate desert with less than 8 inches of precipitation all year. I want my sunshine back!!!! Realistically, 2ft of snow is going to be less than 8 inches if you melt it. But yeah, I want sunshine back too (not that I live in anything remotely like a desert). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratford Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Unseasonably warm. 50s during the day, 40s at night. Too much rain, so everything is muddy. We are keeping our fingers crossed that we will get some snow this winter. No hope of that in the next 10 days, according to the forecast, but maybe February? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) Realistically, 2ft of snow is going to be less than 8 inches if you melt it. But yeah, I want sunshine back too (not that I live in anything remotely like a desert). Well yes, but it would still be a good chunk of our typical year percentage wise. Edited January 18, 2017 by rebcoola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 F50 and we are waiting for another storm to roll in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 -20 F with a couple feet of snow on the ground. Brrr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Remember when I said on Jan 11th that when the snow quit, it was going to -35? Well, it did. We've been hovering between -25 and -35 every night for a week. It's a little warmer tonight, we should only see -20. We did get up to zero today! btw, this is what it looks like when they shoot slides: http://unofficialnetworks.com/2017/01/crowds-reaction-to-massive-avalanche-above-telluride-says-it-all Oh my goodness, that is incredible! You really are at the mercy of Mother Nature (and helicopters, I guess!) in that part of the world! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) Cali, Colombia at 1010 A.M. AccuWeather on my phone shows 72F, with a range today from 67 to 82 and a 44% probability of rain. Our daytime high temperatures are normally in the mid 80s. The company my Stepson works for is having their big meeting in a Beach Resort on our Atlantic (Caribbean) Coast this weekend. In the city of Santa Marta, which is the oldest city in Colombia. They will have one day off, to enjoy Santa Marta. I think that is the only place in the world, or one of the few places in the world, where one can go to the beach and see a snow capped Volcano from the beach. Possibly Margaret in CO would prefer the weather here. She and her family are of very rugged stock, with the temperatures she described in post # 94. Edited January 31, 2017 by Lanny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I am so over winter. The 7-day forecast is for highs around 28F, overnight lows around 15, and snow every day. We got a new puppy 10 days ago and it's tough taking her out in the snow and cold at 2 am. I love this sweet girl, but I will never get a puppy in the dead of winter ever again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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