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Title: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: RomanCatholic1953 on January 28, 2019, 12:57:39 PM
“‘Life-Threatening’ Arctic Blast To Freeze
Nearly 200 Million As Polar Vortex Slams Midwest”
by Tyler Durden

“A massive blast of Arctic air will hit the Midwest and Northeast by the middle of this week, bringing temperatures to their lowest levels in years. Using words such as “life-threatening,” “dangerous,” “brutal,” and “unprecedented,” the  is preparing us for the extreme cold that’s forecast to roar into the U.S. next week.”
“The coldest air of the season will plunge the upper Midwest and Great Lakes into life-threatening conditions,” noted the National Weather Service. According to the National Weather Service, the hardest hit zone will stretch from Minnesota and Iowa through Michigan – including Chicago, Detroit, Des Moines, Green Bay, Milwaukee and Madison.

The Chicago Weather Service office has predicted temperatures below zero for 60 consecutive hours – from Tuesday afternoon through Thursday. “Only eight times since 1872 has Chicago recorded subzero highs on at least two consecutive days, the most recent being early February 1996,” it announced.

Milwaukee and Madison also face bone-chilling cold. In its forecast discussion for the region, the Weather Service wrote that the danger of the predicted temperatures “can’t be overstated,” noting they will be 30 to 40 degrees below normal. “For January, that’s incredible,” it said. 

All of Wisconsin and Minnesota, along with much of northern Illinois is expected to remain below zero on Wednesday. “There’s no mild way of saying it. Brutal cold is coming,” said the National Weather Service, adding “It’s forecast as the prolonged coldest in at least 5 years, but potentially much longer.” “Temperatures can be held 20 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit below normal across most of the Midwest around midweek,”

That can equate to one to three days of subzero highs from Fargo, North Dakota, to Minneapolis and Chicago. Highs may reach only the single digits from St. Louis to Indianapolis and Pittsburgh. Records for the cold can be challenged both during the day and at night. “Latest indications are that Chicago could set a record on Wednesday for the day’s lowest high temperature,” . Temperatures have not been held below zero for an entire day in Chicago since Jan. 6, 2014.” –

The Northeast will receive a heavy dose of snow and freezing winds, along with heavy rain according to Hudson Valley Weather.  “We’ve got a VERY complex setup, with a monster dip in the jet stream, that will try to dig in, causing a coastal storm to develop.  The position, timing and strength are quite uncertain, and very key to our forecast. In short… snow could cause headaches Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning”.
Residents in the affected regions are advised to remain indoors, protect livestock, and prepare for things like frozen pipes and dead car batteries. Motorists should have a winter survival kit in case of a breakdown.”

Ignore this is fake news.
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Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: JezusDeKoning on January 28, 2019, 02:15:56 PM
"Ignore this is fake news."

What in the Sam Hill is this, RC?

Fake news? Are you drunk? (https://www.facebook.com/fox9kmsp/videos/wind-chills/339017510031260/) It is actually going to be this cold here in the upper Midwest. Every single public school district in the Minneapolis metro is canceled today, which is a lot of schools. You live in Texas, their idea of cold is 20 degrees.
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: RomanCatholic1953 on January 28, 2019, 04:49:34 PM
"Ignore this is fake news."

What in the Sam Hill is this, RC?

Fake news? Are you drunk? (https://www.facebook.com/fox9kmsp/videos/wind-chills/339017510031260/) It is actually going to be this cold here in the upper Midwest. Every single public school district in the Minneapolis metro is canceled today, which is a lot of schools. You live in Texas, their idea of cold is 20 degrees.


I should have checked all the links before posting.  The links have to be erased because they went to unknown sites.
There was a link to accuweather.com went to another site that could be dangerous to computers.
Do not trust the beforeitsnews.com site.
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: Vintagewife3 on January 28, 2019, 06:58:17 PM
It’s a nightmare here.... I’m praying for to find shelter. Police stations have opened up warning centers, and they are asking for more people to do so. They are packing shelters to the bursting point. We are in Illinois for the record. 
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: Judith 15 Ten on January 28, 2019, 08:44:04 PM
It’s a nightmare here.... I’m praying for to find shelter. Police stations have opened up warning centers, and they are asking for more people to do so. They are packing shelters to the bursting point. We are in Illinois for the record.

What's wrong with staying in your own house?

Never "get on the train" (never give up your own autonomy and allow yourself to be disarmed because another place, or the "authorities", are "looking out for your well being").
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: Vintagewife3 on January 28, 2019, 08:59:12 PM
What's wrong with staying in your own house?

Never "get on the train" (never give up your own autonomy and allow yourself to be disarmed because another place, or the "authorities", are "looking out for your well being").
Croix/quid/judith, homeless people. They need shelter. Not homeowners or those lucky enough to have a place to call home. 
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: Judith 15 Ten on January 28, 2019, 09:01:54 PM
Croix/quid/judith, homeless people. They need shelter. Not homeowners or those lucky enough to have a place to call home.

I understand that reasoning, but the way you structured your comment, it seemed as if you were praying to find shelter for yourself/family.
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: Vintagewife3 on January 28, 2019, 09:07:14 PM
The word homeless was missed. You’re right.

But this cold is not a “don’t get on the train situation anyway”. Let’s not make God’s weather a conspiracy.
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: Judith 15 Ten on January 28, 2019, 09:22:48 PM
The word homeless was missed. You’re right.

But this cold is not a “don’t get on the train situation anyway”. Let’s not make God’s weather a conspiracy.

Let's be more analytical and critical. Just because the natural weather pattern (from the Lord God) isn't a conspiracy, doesn't negate the fact that the wicked in positions of authority will gladly and expeditiously use a crisis (natural disaster) to their own advantage. The Jєω Rahm Emanuel once said, "never let a crisis go to waste."
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: Judith 15 Ten on January 28, 2019, 09:30:38 PM
Winds are supposed to howl during this "vortex". There's a potential for widespread power outages. Get my drift?
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: RomanCatholic1953 on January 28, 2019, 09:31:05 PM
Where I am at now in Southern Colorado and today there was 3" of snow and the temperature
is now 7 degrees above zero.

The last time there was a blizzard in this area was in 2007 and started a day after Christmas.   There was
5 feet of snow after three days.

They still have electricity and there was no interruption of power.

I was not here at that time. I heard stories of people digging themselves out of their homes after the snow stopped.
The older homes and buildings their roofs collapsed.
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: 1st Mansion Tenant on January 28, 2019, 11:52:44 PM
"Ignore this is fake news."

What in the Sam Hill is this, RC?

Fake news? Are you drunk? (https://www.facebook.com/fox9kmsp/videos/wind-chills/339017510031260/) It is actually going to be this cold here in the upper Midwest. Every single public school district in the Minneapolis metro is canceled today, which is a lot of schools. You live in Texas, their idea of cold is 20 degrees.
It was 6 degrees above 0 where my son is in Ohio yesterday. "Not fake news."
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: Matthew on January 29, 2019, 07:52:08 AM
A cold front blew in last night -- we had really high winds where we live. 

Now it's 37 degrees and it's only going to make it up to 53 today! And tonight it's going down to 37.

Brrrr!

(I'm in Texas by the way, and I'm joking here...I know these temps aren't cold. I'm from Illinois so I know what real cold is)
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: Pax Vobis on January 29, 2019, 01:47:08 PM
Talked to a post office guy today about the crazy weather all over the country.  He said he hopes it gets cold enough, for long enough, to kill all the bugs.  2 yrs ago in the Midwest/south, he said it didn’t get cold enough and ticks were a huge problem the next summer. 

He grew up in southern Michigan and said that when he was younger (he’s probably 50ish), everyone has snow mobiles and if you didn’t, you couldn’t survive.  Nowadays only those in really northern Michigan have snow mobiles.  The south doesn’t need em.  

Crazy weather all around. 
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: Vintagewife3 on January 29, 2019, 05:39:07 PM
The air literally hurts your face right now. I went out for two seconds... they are saying to not let kids be out longer then four minutes, and to put them right into a heated car if you are going somewhere. It’s extremely dangerous for them..

So, we are practicing our homemaking skills, and working on American history, English, reading, and most importantly memorizing our prayers.
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: jen51 on January 29, 2019, 08:27:08 PM
The air literally hurts your face right now. I went out for two seconds... they are saying to not let kids be out longer then four minutes, and to put them right into a heated car if you are going somewhere. It’s extremely dangerous for them..

So, we are practicing our homemaking skills, and working on American history, English, reading, and most importantly memorizing our prayers.
My two toddlers have been crying for the swing set. They don't understand that I won't let them out for their own good. :( We're holding out until Thursday. Getting a little stir crazy in here!
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: Mithrandylan on January 29, 2019, 08:47:08 PM
A cold front blew in last night -- we had really high winds where we live.

Now it's 37 degrees and it's only going to make it up to 53 today! And tonight it's going down to 37.

Brrrr!

(I'm in Texas by the way, and I'm joking here...I know these temps aren't cold. I'm from Illinois so I know what real cold is)
Wow, your high is more than a hundred degrees warmer than what it is here (after you factor in the windchill).  
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: Nadir on January 29, 2019, 10:10:53 PM
So, we are practicing our homemaking skills, and working on American history, English, reading, and most importantly memorizing our prayers.
Yay! Homeschooling. I knew you'd cave in!  :cheers:

It's 104 here today at 15.12.
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: Vintagewife3 on January 29, 2019, 10:33:08 PM
Yay! Homeschooling. I knew you'd cave in!  :cheers:

It's 104 here today at 15.12.
Haha! Well, My husband is still against the idea, but I won’t waste the time God has given me. I asked for more time with the children. And God delivered  ;)
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: Stubborn on January 30, 2019, 06:27:06 AM
Finally cooling off around these parts.

-5 /wind chill -22 at the moment.
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: JoeZ on January 31, 2019, 11:43:16 AM
Often times I choose the coldest day of the year to test my rifle's cold weather functionality. I'll leave it and the ammo outside over night. This morning, on my way to work, when I threw it in the bed of my truck it was -25˚ F, not including wind chill. Inserting the mag on a closed bolt was a little tough and manually charging the first round was sluggish, I had to help it. Other than that, and being careful to not breathe on the scope, my sass ran fine.

This was the coldest I've ever gotten to try at.
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: Matthew on January 31, 2019, 06:31:23 PM
My two toddlers have been crying for the swing set. They don't understand that I won't let them out for their own good. :( We're holding out until Thursday. Getting a little stir crazy in here!
What I do when my kids are being unreasonable like that: I give them a sample. Let them go outside for 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, or whatever is safe/reasonable. That way, they'll appreciate the indoors as they should. Believe me, staying inside will soon be THEIR idea! hahaha

Even for much older kids, this works for the classic "it's too hot in here" in the summer and "it's too cold in here" in the winter.  You have to recalibrate their sensors. Nothing like a sample of 32 degrees to make you appreciate a 67 degree home. And as uncomfortable as a dry 82 degrees (air conditioned home) might be, a humid 99 outdoors feels much worse. But you have to venture outside for a few seconds to get that recalibration/reality check.
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: Seraphina on January 31, 2019, 07:02:40 PM
Was -2°F here (Central Suffolk Co. NY) at 3:45 AM.  Dry as a bone, crisp, hazy with blowing snow.  I love it!  It reminds me of younger days in St. Lawrence Co. NY.  Only there, temp one morning was -47°F, four feet of snow with huge sand dune-like drifts.  That's actual temp., none of this "real feel" wimpy nonsense!  And yes, I carried an emergency kit in my car.  Still do, although I have little need for it where I currently live.

The coldest I've seen and went out in (briefly!), -56°F, Depuyster, NY, 1981.  At least that's what it read on the thermometer outside the barn.  We actually brought a cow and her 12 hour old calf into an unused bedroom in the house, for fear they'd not survive the night.  (Not recommended unless an emergency!)
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: Vintagewife3 on January 31, 2019, 07:04:54 PM
It’s supposed to go up to 40-50 this Saturday in Illinois.... 
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: Nadir on January 31, 2019, 08:49:29 PM
What I do when my kids are being unreasonable like that: I give them a sample. Let them go outside for 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, or whatever is safe/reasonable. That way, they'll appreciate the indoors as they should. Believe me, staying inside will soon be THEIR idea! hahaha

Even for much older kids, this works for the classic "it's too hot in here" in the summer and "it's too cold in here" in the winter.  You have to recalibrate their sensors. Nothing like a sample of 32 degrees to make you appreciate a 67 degree home. And as uncomfortable as a dry 82 degrees (air conditioned home) might be, a humid 99 outdoors feels much worse. But you have to venture outside for a few seconds to get that recalibration/reality check.
You can do similarly with boredom. My kids only ever got bored once in a lifetime.
Mum, I'm bored!
Well, darling, you can wash that 20 kilo bag of potatoes over there.
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: jen51 on January 31, 2019, 09:14:46 PM
You can do similarly with boredom. My kids only ever got bored once in a lifetime.
Mum, I'm bored!
Well, darling, you can wash that 20 kilo bag of potatoes over there.
Thank you, Matthew and Nadir for this seasoned advice! Next cold snap I'll pull that one out of my pocket, haha. It's suppose to be 65 degrees here this weekend. It was 0 just a couple days ago!
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: Stubborn on February 01, 2019, 04:17:28 AM
You can do similarly with boredom. My kids only ever got bored once in a lifetime.
Mum, I'm bored!
Well, darling, you can wash that 20 kilo bag of potatoes over there.
We learned real quick to never say, or even let on that we were bored when we were kids - because that meant doing the dishes, pulling weeds, cleaning toilets, washing windows, vacuuming, sweeping, or whatever else popped into my mom or dad's mind to take away our boredom! God, how I miss my parents!
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: ggreg on February 01, 2019, 06:30:03 AM
In Moscow the rule is that you don't let kids play outside if it is colder than -15C which is plus 5F



http://siberiantimes.com/other/others/news/n0810-children-get-a-day-off-school-but-only-because-thermometer-hits-minus-45c-or-below/

In Northern Siberia they would never play, so they have other limits.
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: ggreg on February 01, 2019, 06:31:11 AM
Has anyone reading this dug into their emergency end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it, supplies?
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: Jaynek on February 01, 2019, 07:20:47 AM
We had pipes freeze and had to use water from our emergency supply .
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: Stubborn on February 01, 2019, 07:29:29 AM
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Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: Ladislaus on February 01, 2019, 08:25:52 AM
What I do when my kids are being unreasonable like that: I give them a sample. Let them go outside for 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, or whatever is safe/reasonable. That way, they'll appreciate the indoors as they should. Believe me, staying inside will soon be THEIR idea! hahaha

Even for much older kids, this works for the classic "it's too hot in here" in the summer and "it's too cold in here" in the winter.  You have to recalibrate their sensors. Nothing like a sample of 32 degrees to make you appreciate a 67 degree home. And as uncomfortable as a dry 82 degrees (air conditioned home) might be, a humid 99 outdoors feels much worse. But you have to venture outside for a few seconds to get that recalibration/reality check.

That's a good idea.  I personally wouldn't use this too much, though, because at some point the kids have to be trained to understand:  "My parents have a lot of wisdom and experience; and I'm going to accept what they say as true because, compared to them, I'm just a veritable dummy."  I just don't like the cocky attitude among kids of "I know better."  So, every once in a while, it's good to provide confirmation (as you suggest) for a "see, I told you so ... I know what I'm talking about" lesson.  Apart from a few learning situations, however, I don't like my judgment being questioned by my kids ... not that they'll ever stop until they're about 35-40 and realize "my parents weren't as dumb as I used to think".
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: ggreg on February 01, 2019, 09:34:29 AM
I have an external water pipe that used to freeze solid.  Before I insulated it I unwound an old but working electric blanket and taped the resistance heater wire to the pipe and then put foam insulation on and taped that.  Once every few years we get a night of minus -6C (22F) or colder and I leave it on during the night.  Works very well and I suspect would work in crazy cold temperatures since the pipe is also insulated.
Title: Re: Polar Vortex Slams Midwest
Post by: poche on February 06, 2019, 01:20:15 AM
I prayed for warmth and this week we will be in the 70s.