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Deep FREEZE

Katcat1 — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:15:12 GMT

I woke up this morning to -25 degrees and two hours later it is -22. This is Chicago and it's surrounding areas. Over the weekend we will be around 40. Crazy weather. How about you? Stay warm.

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Suzeecat — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:29:28 GMT

I'm in SE Michigan. We get everything you do only a day later. Thanks for the warning! My car thermometer said -7 this morning but I think the wind chill was well into double digits.

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debic — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:42:01 GMT

@Katcat1 wrote:
I woke up this morning to -25 degrees and two hours later it is -22. This is Chicago and it's surrounding areas. Over the weekend we will be around 40. Crazy weather. How about you? Stay warm.

I’d hibernate. Brrrrr.....

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cherry — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:44:01 GMT

Still minus 8 here, the really bad stuff will hit tonight

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IMW — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:47:51 GMT

Please stay safe all of you. NYC is cold enough. I always worry re homeless.

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cherry — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:49:21 GMT

We have warming stations here @IMW so people can escape the cold

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FrostyBabe1 — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:59:17 GMT

Southwestern Michigan has beautiful blue skies, bright sunshine and a temp of -10 with a wind chill of -35. My neighbors got all cranky with me this morning because I opened the garage door (it's a shared garage) for 5 minutes to start my car and clear some snow away from the door so that it didn't get in to the garage itself. I asked if they preferred that I leave the door closed while running the engine, so that the exhaust fumes could seep into their condos and got the "huh???" blank stare.

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QueenDanceALot — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:06:46 GMT

Our idiot Governor said that closing the schools in this extreme cold is going to make our kids "soft".

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cherry — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:08:17 GMT

I always ignore people like that @QueenDanceALot. They really sound sadistic

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Mary Bailey — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:11:20 GMT

@Katcat1 wrote:
I woke up this morning to -25 degrees and two hours later it is -22. This is Chicago and it's surrounding areas. Over the weekend we will be around 40. Crazy weather. How about you? Stay warm.

@Katcat1 I'm right there with you!

Penzey's in Naperville & Home Run Inn Pizza in Bolingbrook are closed to to extreme temps.

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ID2 — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:14:15 GMT

I graduated high school in 1972. I never, ever remember getting the day off of school because of snow or cold. Never. I'm still alive and well. Winter is supposed to be cold, so get used to it. I guess I am sadistic. I live in upper Michigan where our winters are just like this, bitter cold, windy, snowy. Just about every business is closed today and I just don't get it. Weaklings.

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QueenDanceALot — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:21:07 GMT

@cherry wrote:
I always ignore people like that @QueenDanceALot. They really sound sadistic

I do try to ignore him, @cherry,

But since he's the Governor I have to know what he's saying and doing.

I can't imagine putting kids outside in this weather to wait for the school bus.

Oh, and a local newscaster this morning said it would be a great day for the kids to play outside!

Oy.

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BirkiLady — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:29:55 GMT

@QueenDanceALot You know who NOT to vote for in the next election! Our kids are our future. We need to protect them now.

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SeaMaiden — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:34:53 GMT

I lived in the mountains in Idaho for 10 years and dealt with 35-40 below often in the winter months...

Just remember that cars are not meant to function at such cold temps... oil becomes sludge.... so if you are driving in this cold, prepare for your car stalling...

stock . blankets.... well charged cell phone.... warm boots... scarve to cover your mouth and face.... gloves and extra clothes.... water too. Especially if you live out in the boonies and you may need to walk any distance!

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QueenDanceALot — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:38:11 GMT

@BirkiLady wrote:
@QueenDanceALot You know who NOT to vote for in the next election! Our kids are our future. We need to protect them now.

Of course, @BirkiLady.

I already knew I'd never vote for him, given his other views. This was just the latest in a series.

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cowboy sam — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 18:06:13 GMT

@Katcat1

I'm sw of Chicago and it is -23 here also!!

Saurday..warmer but rain/snow...sigh

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hayseed00 — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 18:20:12 GMT

Here in Western NY, it's 1*, with a wind chill of minus 20. It's been snowing and blowing all day. In a few days the weather man said it will be 50*. We have horses and haven't been able to let them out because of the wind chill.

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tucsongal — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 19:25:23 GMT

72° 😈

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JYWilliams — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 19:27:13 GMT

I woke up it was -10 then it jumped to -20. And if I didn't have a doctors appointment I would have stayed in.

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Catty2 — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 19:51:34 GMT

@Katcat1

I lived in your area for decades so I remember those temps, snow days from school, etc. I have lived in AZ for many years and it's in the low 70's today. This weather helps me get through our crazy hot summers.