"Ron Wallenfang" <[email hidden]> wrote in news:[email hidden]:
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From the looks of the national weather map, it appears that 40 or more states are affected by the current batch of Arctic air. For my commute into Milwaukee, it was 0 degrees F Monday, -1 yesterday, and -4 this morning. The evening commutes home haven't been much better. When I got home, it was +4 Monday, +3 yesterday, and had skyed up to +6 today. Time for the heavy wool socks, mask, and heavy leather/wool mittens. No frostbite but close to it.
How are you all doing in it?
My biggest challenge is that my wife keeps stealing my fleece socks to walk around the house in. Aside from that, I'm doing pretty good at "3" on my clothes scale of 0 (just a bathing suit) to 5 (2 shirts plus sweater and ski jacket) at 20 F. Last year i was fine down to 0 F.
Can you really ride in mittens? I was never able to. I know I'm going to lose a pinky one day, but what the heck.
It's FREEZING in montreal....even for this time of year it's too cold. Temp today -6C for a high, normal is about -2. HOwever, no snow, just sunny, cold and WINDY. We aren't supposed to get any of that storm that's headed east... it's supposed to slip just south of us, so we may just get some flurries.
From the looks of the national weather map, it appears that 40 or more states are affected by the current batch of Arctic air. For my commute into Milwaukee, it was 0 degrees F Monday, -1 yesterday, and -4 this morning. The evening commutes home haven't been much better. When I got home, it was +4 Monday, +3 yesterday, and had skyed up to +6 today. Time for the heavy wool socks, mask, and heavy leather/wool mittens. No frostbite but close to it.
How are you all doing in it?
It's winter alright! It was a bit of a hassle finding ALL my really cold weather clothes in a week! Temperature dropped below 25 (F); it may drop another 10 degrees, but unless we get a few days of really cold arctic air, that's as cold as north Alabama gets in winter. 15 is OK, but I may turn into a cager for a few days if it gets below 10 degrees.
It's been a couple years since we had snow, though. Maybe this year will be a winner!
"Zoot Katz" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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In Vancouver, BC, where we typically have more frost-free days than Atlanta, it was 39.2°F/4.0°C at 14:00 PST when I went out in cotton shorts over lycra knickers, merino wool sweater, acrylic jersey and insulated jacket with open vent zippers By 21:00 it got down to 33.8°F/1.0°C so I put on tights, an ear warmer and zipped up. No wind nor precipitation is what made it great riding weather. There were lots of bikes out despite the remaining patches of snow at higher elevations.
I'm in the same climate zone as Zoot. I've been riding with tights, a long-sleeved jersey, and a wool vest with a light jacket. The only days I've worn the thermal jersey or earband has been when it was closer to freezing or when we had a little snow.
It's been incredibly clear, which is really, really nice. All the mountains have been "out", from Mt. Baker to Rainier. You can even see Glacier Peak. With all the new snow, they look spectacular. I've been feeling particularly privileged to ride home in the late afternoon, and see their silhouettes in the fading light.
"andy gee" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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Can you really ride in mittens? I was never able to. I know I'm going to lose a pinky one day, but what the heck.
--ag
My TREK "lobster claw" winter gloves (with 3 fingers) are good for me down to about 15 degrees F. Colder than that and I switch to what I learned growing up in No. Wis. in the 50s as "choppers and liners" - a heavy leather mitten pulled over a heavy woolen mitten liner.
Worst part here (San Diego) is living in a freezing house (too cheap to have turned on furnace yet so it's, like, 58 in the living/staging room) while it's nice and sunny outside (anywhere from mid-50s to 60s, depending on time of day). Wore full-finger gloves and arm- and knee-warmers the other day; next day it was downright warm out.
Worst part here (San Diego) is living in a freezing house (too cheap to have turned on furnace yet so it's, like, 58 in the living/staging room) while it's nice and sunny outside (anywhere from mid-50s to 60s, depending on time of day). Wore full-finger gloves and arm- and knee-warmers the other day; next day it was downright warm out.
From the looks of the national weather map, it appears that 40 or more states are affected by the current batch of Arctic air. For my commute into Milwaukee, it was 0 degrees F Monday, -1 yesterday, and -4 this morning. The evening commutes home haven't been much better. When I got home, it was +4 Monday, +3 yesterday, and had skyed up to +6 today. Time for the heavy wool socks, mask, and heavy leather/wool mittens. No frostbite but close to it.
How are you all doing in it?
From the hills of Appalachia, 24060:
After a mild fall with temps in the 70s and 60s through most of November, we finally got our first snow Sunday night. But the roads were dry and clear by Monday afternoon, and the riding has been great since. It's snowing again tonight. With luck I'll again have clear roads by afternoon, and wonderful riding through snow-covered countryside for the next few days.
It's been incredibly clear, which is really, really nice. All the mountains have been "out", from Mt. Baker to Rainier. You can even see Glacier Peak. With all the new snow, they look spectacular. I've been feeling particularly privileged to ride home in the late afternoon, and see their silhouettes in the fading light.
The North Shore and English Bay were under cloud but Cypress and the other peaks were glistening with a fresh coat of snow. Just glorious.
Fog and freezing temps are predicted for Friday morning. Crunchy air.
I really love a good hoarfrost but we seldom get them. -- zk
"Zoot Katz" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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On Fri, 09 Dec 2005 03:26:19 GMT, "Claire Petersky" <[email hidden]> wrote:
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Fog and freezing temps are predicted for Friday morning. Crunchy air.
I'm still in my nightie, and haven't put on the bike togs yet this morning, waiting to see what the day will bring. Hm, NOAA says 31 degrees, but I don't see fog -- in fact, it looks like it's going to be another glorious sunrise.
After a mild fall with temps in the 70s and 60s through most of November, we finally got our first snow Sunday night. But the roads were dry and clear by Monday afternoon, and the riding has been great since. It's snowing again tonight. With luck I'll again have clear roads by afternoon, and wonderful riding through snow-covered countryside for the next few days.
What a difference 60 miles makes! My daughters (24327) were very disappointed they didn't get any significant snow.
After a mild fall with temps in the 70s and 60s through most of November, we finally got our first snow Sunday night. But the roads were dry and clear by Monday afternoon, and the riding has been great since. It's snowing again tonight. With luck I'll again have clear roads by afternoon, and wonderful riding through snow-covered countryside for the next few days.
What a difference 60 miles makes! My daughters (24327) were very disappointed they didn't get any significant snow.
We probably got 3 inches.
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BTW, hasn't it melted yet??
Nope. It's only 34F out -- pretty cold for a sunny day. It'll be back up to a more normal 46F tomorrow though.
"Zoot Katz" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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In Vancouver, BC, where we typically have more frost-free days than Atlanta, it was 39.2°F/4.0°C at 14:00 PST when I went out in cotton shorts over lycra knickers, merino wool sweater, acrylic jersey and insulated jacket with open vent zippers By 21:00 it got down to 33.8°F/1.0°C so I put on tights, an ear warmer and zipped up. No wind nor precipitation is what made it great riding weather. There were lots of bikes out despite the remaining patches of snow at higher elevations.
we got some of that snow that pummmeled the east coast, but only about 5cm fell here. Not that bad. However, a few days ago, i saw my first 'roadie in the snow'. IT was snowing that day and I saw some guy out on his winter bike. It wasn't a bad snow, just wet flurries. But he's a braver man than i!
From the looks of the national weather map, it appears that 40 or more states are affected by the current batch of Arctic air. For my commute into Milwaukee, it was 0 degrees F Monday, -1 yesterday, and -4 this morning. The evening commutes home haven't been much better. When I got home, it was +4 Monday, +3 yesterday, and had skyed up to +6 today. Time for the heavy wool socks, mask, and heavy leather/wool mittens. No frostbite but close to it.
How are you all doing in it?
My part of New York State's southern tier got 10-12" overnight last night (Thu-Fri). First real snow this season. Balmy daytime temps, in the 20's. Colder in the wee hours, I imagine, but I did not check and do not care; I ride only when streets are clear and dry.
