That’s -18 F for tomorrow, folks. If you’re curious for real-time temperatures tomorrow, here’s the link to the forecast. Keep an eye on the “comfort” rating. (According to that, we’re already feeling -18F right now.)
About 80 people – mostly homeless – have died, with Ukraine and Poland bearing the brunt of the casualties. BBC Article: Europe Freeze – Heavy Snow Across Continent
And yes, I’m fine! The snow in my city has not been bad at all. I’m actually having more trouble convincing people I’m warm enough than I am actually staying warm! (Somehow synthetic down just doesn’t look as warm as an ankle-length sheepskin coat to the Ukrainians…) I live literally across the street from school and about 150 meters in the other direction is a supermarket, so I don’t really have to go anywhere. I’ve certainly had my fair share of New England cold, but the big difference is that it’s not always a given that one will warm up quickly once inside. One teacher at school said her apartment was 12 degrees Celsius today – 54.6 F! Mine’s pretty chilly, but not unbearable, and I have a PC-issued electric heater if things get really bad. Today and yesterday school was a zoo as they decided an entire wing was too cold and had to reshuffle all the classes to free rooms period by period. In fact a lot of schools have already closed due to the cold. I heard a rumor that our school was also supposed to close, but the director called a meeting today and strictly stated that we would not — parents may choose to keep their kids at home, but the teachers will gladly teach any kids that show up and want to learn. (I’m guessing around 3 per class tomorrow…) As is becoming more of a trend, my school seems to be stricter than most. So I’m going to stop typing and get these chilly hands – and the rest of me – under the covers.
Closed due to the cold, that’s just crazy. And I thought NH was bad. Stay warm Cat! Good luck with your shivering students
Hi Cath! Since we have very few friends in your part of the world, YOU were the first person we thought of when your weather was featured on the national news! Back in the mid-70′s we lived in Cleveland where there was a particularly harsh winter AND a coal shortage. Thus we all kept our house temperatures unusually low (funny, can’t imagine people voluntarily doing that today)….we had that same experience: the outside cold and snow didn’t bother us so much as the fact that it was hard to warm up inside! I remember feeling guilty one time as I stood under a hot shower longer than I “should have”.
We admire your fortitude, both with the weather and the culture. Hang in there and keep up the good work!
Sharon & John MacLaurin