winter

[Brent S]

4degrees this morning, cold dew bordering on frost, we often get a "dawn dip" in my location.

I’m guessing that’s about 36deg Fahrenheit? Yup, cold enough. In my humble opinion mankind wasn’t supposed to live in below freezing temps!

 

[lonewolf]

well the Eskimos and those folks in Alaska seem to manage okay, but I don't like the cold neither does the wife.

 

[Brent S]

well the Eskimos and those folks in Alaska seem to manage okay, but I don't like the cold neither does the wife.

My blood is thinned out after all these years as a southerner I guess!

 

[lonewolf]

one gets acclimatized to one's location I guess, I spent my first 8 years in the North of England but spent the remainder "man and boy" in the South of the country.

 

[Mountain trapper]

It was only 46 this morning. Its nice but I don't expect this Indian summer to last much longer. It's possible that we'll get some snow by the end of next week. We're still very short on rain fall this year. Since May we've only had 3/4" of rain. Our pond has dropped by over 8 feet. Historically this pond has never gone dry before but if we don't get some moisture soon this year could be a first.

 

[Psalm7]

It was only 46 this morning. Its nice but I don't expect this Indian summer to last much longer. It's possible that we'll get some snow by the end of next week. We're still very short on rain fall this year. Since May we've only had 3/4" of rain. Our pond has dropped by over 8 feet. Historically this pond has never gone dry before but if we don't get some moisture soon this year could be a first.

Thats near what our weather is down South . Tonight just above freezing so Iv been bringing in and covering up plants We want to save from the frost .

 

[tmttactical]

The cold was a major factor in my moving to Arizona. I lOVE the heat. 100F plus is outstanding.

 

[Brent S]

The cold was a major factor in my moving to Arizona. I lOVE the heat. 100F plus is outstanding.

I’m not crazy about either extreme, too hot or cold. If I won this big lottery I would buy homes around the globe and live in spring the rest of my life! Stay 6 or 8 weeks and when it starts warming up, time to move again.

 

[Psalm7]

I’m not crazy about either extreme, too hot or cold. If I won this big lottery I would buy homes around the globe and live in spring the rest of my life! Stay 6 or 8 weeks and when it starts warming up, time to move again.

I matched 2 numbers . I think its worth $6 .

 

[Brent S]

I matched 2 numbers . I think its worth $6 .

That’s good! I didn’t even get one.... matter of fact I don’t think I’ve matched one with the last tree or four tickets I’ve bought, which is about a years worth. I will still try again though on this one!

 

[user 7704]

Freeze warning tonight. 31°

 

[lonewolf]

thick whiteout cant see your hand in front of your face fog this morning, didn't clear until 11AM.

 

[user 7704]

thick whiteout cant see your hand in front of your face fog this morning, didn't clear until 11AM.

Wow.

 

[Brent S]

Wow, we went from 90degs to almost frost in no time. I got the dogs bedding set up just in time! I’m almost tempted to light a fire but may still do it in the morning. Yeah, I know I’m a southerner....

 

[Dani]

Don't feel too bad Brent. We've already done one fire this year and outside temps was only 53. I'm sure we will be doing more this week when it is down to 50. It has been beautiful weather for working outside though with the cooler temps and lower humidity levels.

 

[Brent S]

One good thing with it cooling down is I have been waiting to not need the AC for a couple days. I bought a new unit a few months ago as my unit is working fine but is about 12 yrs old now. I’m upgrading both for dependability and efficiency. I need to take out the old unit, tear down the wood platform it is on and form and pour a slab for the new unit, then make a roof to protect it all from the weather again. The units are designed to be in the weather but I’ve learned they hold up better when protected some, espechially the duct work. Anyways, as soon as I finish one project I like to jump right into another.... maybe one day I will learn to relax!

 

[Mountain trapper]

Even though we've had some beautiful warm temps in the 50's and low 40's at night I still light a fire in the evening. The wood stove is the only heat in the cabin. We're installing a propane furnace and central air in the new house, along with a wood stove. That way if I don't feel like getting out of bed to add another log I can just use my cell phone to set the thermostat.

 

[Gazrok]

gonna be 65 in the morning, that's JACKET weather for many of my fellow Floridians, lol. Nice for me though.

 

[Gazrok]

I matched 2 numbers . I think its worth $6 .

Can you imagine, it'd be like near a billion dollars after taxes, fees, etc.

Just unreal. I think I'd definitely have a prepper home/island of my own, as a BOL....away from any nuke targets, high above sea level, self-sustainable, etc.

And a damn nice boat to get to and from it.

 

[user 7704]

Can you imagine, it'd be like near a billion dollars after taxes, fees, etc.

Just unreal. I think I'd definitely have a prepper home/island of my own, as a BOL....away from any nuke targets, high above sea level, self-sustainable, etc.

And a damn nice boat to get to and from it.

You would be like a Bond villain. Get a white fluffy cat and killer dobermans

 

[Mountain trapper]

With this warm weather we're having, the bugs are out as bad as ever today. The chickens are enjoying it. Seen a few rattlesnakes on the road but none around the house site yet. The yellow jackets are everywhere and aggressive. We need some cold weather.

 

[Brent S]

I worked on the well house most of the day today. It was about 64degs, cool, clear blue and was just a perfect day! Sure wish it could be like this everyday.

 

[lonewolf]

weather forecasters say we will have a cold snap coming in this weekend, temperatures will fall.
already had a touch of frost this morning, light covering on our 2 cars and on the fields down by the river. another fogbank this morning.
weekly local market this morning.

 

[user 7704]

We are going to have a cold, wet rain this weekend.

 

[Mountain trapper]

It's been a little smokey here from all the loggers burning their slash piles. Typical Fall activity. We had a little light rain last night that might help clear the air and settle the dust. I'd like to see a few more clear days so we can get the roof on the house before winter.

 

[user 7704]

Before I got sick, a roofing company gave me a metal roof for my smaller coop. I still don't have energy to put it on. I need to do it soon.

The company was very nice. Just gave it to me for free.

 

[jimLE]

The Warm Blob is Back: Here's What it Means for the Lower 48

https://weather.com/news/weather/video/the-warm-blob-is-back-heres-what-it-means-for-the-lower-48

 

[lonewolf]

MINUS 4C(about 20F I think)here this morning, fog and frost, saw a valley with a huge fog bank along the entire length, quite a sight.
I cover the cars when its this cold but if they get iced over I don't bother scraping it off I use a de-icer spray, I don't buy them singly any more, I buy a pack of 12 on Ebay and get them delivered to the door.

 

[Gazrok]

You would be like a Bond villain. Get a white fluffy cat and killer dobermans

Sharks with frickin' laser beams on their heads......

 

[user 7704]

Sharks with frickin' laser beams on their heads......

Then, there is that. Lol