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We are Finally Having a Winter

Katcat1 — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 13:15:06 GMT

Last year it was so mild with no snow and prior years were not much better. This winter reminds me of when I was growing up and into 20's and 30's. I am actually enjoying this weather even though right now it is -13 below outside in Chicagoland and we had snow for Christmas. How's your weather and don't forget to mention your area.

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Sweet_Serenity — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 13:20:27 GMT

Florida temperatures brr! Enough said.

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LindaSal — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 13:47:45 GMT

Boston area, 10 below wind chill this morning. A bit much but I have to say I like when winter acts like winter!! And there is nothing like a white Christmas in New England

IMHO

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Kardi — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 13:48:15 GMT

North-Central Ohio on Lake Erie: Bitter cold and snow on the ground. Forecast says no break for a week, then back to “normal”.

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fleetwood — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 13:52:15 GMT

Very cool negative 2 degrees here this morning in WI. Our high today will be 10 above. Supposed to be chilly all week and then warming up for the weekend w/ a chance of snow on Sunday.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 14:07:15 GMT

8 degrees in the Piedmont of VA. The lowest I've known it here in this exact location is minus 4 (straight up temp, not looking at wind chill).

It's a little silly. I didn't anticipate this long stretch of plummeting night temps - I should have put my potted pansies in the garage. Now it's an experiment to see if they survive.

At least we got some rain before this settled in, so the evergreens don't take a hit. My crape myrtles and hydrangeas may lose all the top growth and have to come from the roots in the spring (if they make it). Oh - turning this into a gardening thread!

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kaydee50 — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 14:10:11 GMT

@Katcat1 wrote:
Last year it was so mild with no snow and prior years were not much better. This winter reminds me of when I was growing up and into 20's and 30's. I am actually enjoying this weather even though right now it is -13 below outside in Chicagoland and we had snow for Christmas. How's your weather and don't forget to mention your area.

I'm in Chicago and I am NOT enjoying this weather at all. Can't go for my usual walks, pretty much stuck in the apartment. Last year was an easy winter and I loved it!!! Fortunately, heading to Las Vegas next week for an extended time. Can't wait to defrost!!

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NicksmomESQ — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 14:13:50 GMT

Here in New York it’s freezing ❄️.I’ve already had enough of winter. I can’t wait for Spring to come!! ☀️🌈

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riley1 — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 14:23:21 GMT

Here in SC it's a balmy 20!

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LTT1 — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 14:30:06 GMT

@Katcat1

We are still in the 20’s. We had lots of wrecks here on Saturday due to surprise! black ice. We are in the Dallas-Ft.Worth area.

Next week we will be in PA!

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gidgetgh — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 14:37:38 GMT

12 at our house in Atlanta this morning.

I’m sick of winter. Ready for spring. For some reason, when it’s cold out, I have a hard time convincing myself to get out in it and do things.

I’m a warm weather girl.

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sgraham30 — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 14:40:19 GMT

I'm another one who hates the bitter cold weather the Chicago area is currently having, give me the milder winters any day. I hate being stuck in the house, I want to be able to do things outdoors. Since I don't work, I pretty much hibernate all winter, not leaving my house unless I have to (grocery shopping, appointments)

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OKPrincess — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 14:49:26 GMT

It's 15 with a high of 26 today in Tulsa OK.

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50Mickey — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 14:54:48 GMT

26 here in Savannah GA with snow and ice predicted for tomorrow. We usually have 9 months of Summer here. So for me this is a welcome change and it is winter. Just hope it doesn't stay around too long. You northerners stay bundled up and I hope the weather breaks for you soon! I have a daughter in Chicago and i know this GA peach is freezing.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 15:09:18 GMT

Southeastern Wisconsin, and it is sooo cold!!!!!! Wind Chill is I believe this morning -11, but should warm up to about 13 degrees by noon! There is snow on the ground, but right now it is probably too cold to snow much! It is definitely Winter!

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Starpolisher — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 15:11:57 GMT

Here in Central NJ it's 13 degrees out with an expected high of 25. We have about an inch of snow on the ground and are expecting 2-3 inches between Wednesday and Thursday. I love winter, snow and the crisp, cold weather! Always have! I'm also glad we're finally having a real winter like the ones I remember when I was younger and not mild and humid. In 2015, it was so warm and humid, I had the AC on at Christmas! Ugh!!!!

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stevieb — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 15:22:08 GMT

It's cold in DC, after a number of wimpy winters, but still no real snow. It's a bit of a shock to have actual cold weather after what seems like years of barely having winter at all. I don't like our too long hot, humid summers, so I'm not wishing for it to end, but it's taking some getting used to. I'm certainly not going outside for no good reason.

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naturalfan — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 15:26:59 GMT

I am in Chicago too and it is more than cold enough for me. Have to take the dog outside and she has those silly balloon boots (but you need them because of the salt) and a warm coat I put on her. She lets me put all that stuff on her but we go outside, she does her business, and she puts on the brakes. She is NOT walking any further than she has to and we turn around and go home.

I usually find January and February rather depressing but once spring training starts, I start to feel better and realize soon spring will be here. Well not just yet but eventually.

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Winkk — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 15:41:02 GMT

I like mild and no snow winters.

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Krimpette — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 15:51:54 GMT

I don't normally mind winter (when there is no snow involved!), but this type of sustained brutal cold is just plain awful!!!!

Oops! Forgot to add......metro DC area.