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Offline ghi

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Record low temperatures/polar vortex
« on: January 04, 2014, 07:56:34 PM »
Some of the  weather news/ warnings I read this evening; heads up!


"At those temperatures, exposed skin can get frostbitten in minutes and hypothermia can quickly set in as wind chills may reach 50, 60 or even 70 below zero F (45.5, 51 or even 56.7 below zero C)."
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/record-low-temperature-records-could-fall-us-braces-084011733.html

'Coldest Air in 20 Years to Aim at Nation's Heartland;"
http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/coldest-air-in-20-years-to-aim/21701179

 "Incredibly Cold and Possibly Record Breaking Temperatures, Heavy Snow and Ice Are Expected for the Eastern Two-Thirds of the Country Through Next Week."

http://www.weather.gov/
  

 

 
 
 
 
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Re: Record low temperatures/polar vortex
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2014, 08:14:36 PM »
It's all part of man-made global warming.
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Re: Record low temperatures/polar vortex
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2014, 08:24:42 PM »
Is it Oclub circa 2008 again?
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Re: Record low temperatures/polar vortex
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2014, 08:49:49 PM »
saying abut 12" here
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Re: Record low temperatures/polar vortex
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2014, 09:24:30 PM »
Welcome to Norway gentlemen...

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Re: Record low temperatures/polar vortex
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2014, 09:33:02 PM »
The coldest I've done is about -35 below as advanced party as part of 11th Cav. I cannot imagine what -70 degrees is like. Holy crap! That -35 was shocking and we were full on Mickey Moused up.

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Re: Record low temperatures/polar vortex
« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2014, 11:47:26 PM »
Jumped onto the frozen Yukon River near Galena, AK….it was -47 when we stepped out of the Hercs and got down to -65 that night with winds of 30 and gusting.  Never got above -30 or so for the entire field problem.
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Re: Record low temperatures/polar vortex
« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2014, 11:51:18 PM »
Quote from: Toad on January 04, 2014, 08:14:36 PM
It's all part of man-made global warming.

lol, the new theory is global warming will actually cause global cooling. :eek:
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Re: Record low temperatures/polar vortex
« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2014, 12:37:41 AM »
Quote from: Toad on January 04, 2014, 08:14:36 PM
It's all part of man-made global warming.

Yup.   :rock
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Offline MrRiplEy[H]

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Re: Record low temperatures/polar vortex
« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2014, 06:07:33 AM »
Quote from: smoe on January 04, 2014, 11:51:18 PM
lol, the new theory is global warming will actually cause global cooling. :eek:

Its not a new theory. They've been warning all along that global warming will cause freak extreme weathers in both cold and hot scale. The rise in sea temperature also creates heavy snowstorms.

But who knows. Last year (and two years before that) this time of year we had -20c and 1 meter of snow. Now we have +6C and no snow. Suits me... less heating expenses.
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Re: Record low temperatures/polar vortex
« Reply #10 on: January 05, 2014, 08:18:33 AM »
we had -20 2 nights ago, and I have to say man I love my pellet stove  :rock  we only had it turned up half way and it was still 74 in our house, was nice to heat the house for about $10 that day vs probably $90 for oil.  on average, til it gets to around 10 out, we only burn a bag a day, which is $4.65  :aok  I couldnt imagine anything colder than 35 or 40 below, I have seen 40 below and wow
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Re: Record low temperatures/polar vortex
« Reply #11 on: January 05, 2014, 08:45:46 AM »
I was really looking forward to lots of snow today, but alas, I live in Central Ohio and it's raining right now. I should never get my hopes up... :o
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« Reply #12 on: January 05, 2014, 09:06:48 AM »
Quote from: Masherbrum on January 05, 2014, 12:37:41 AM
Yup.   :rock

I agree totally.

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Re: Record low temperatures/polar vortex
« Reply #13 on: January 05, 2014, 09:41:26 AM »
A little advise for those who are not used to this kind of deep freeze: Fill up any water container you have. The water supply will likely freeze. Have your tap water running (a steady stream, not on full, but not a drip either) it will delay the onset of freezing. If you have exposed water piping in your home (typically inside the outer walls or in the ground outside) they will freeze unless you empty them. If your water pipes freeze shut the main valve; if the pipes rupture they'll flood your home when the water melts. If your car is not parked in a heated garage at all times: Make sure your coolant has enough anti-freeze in it. Make sure your engine oil and gear oil can take the temperature. If your coolant freezes you'll end up with a ruptured cooling system. Worst case you'll have a cracked engine block.

Stay warm. Stay safe. <S>
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Re: Record low temperatures/polar vortex
« Reply #14 on: January 05, 2014, 09:43:50 AM »
Quote from: GScholz on January 04, 2014, 09:24:30 PM
Welcome to Norway gentlemen...

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Its currently 39Degrees F in Oslo Norway

Its currently 5 degrees where i live

Im comming to Norway to get warm...Scholz...ill bring the Scotch, you make the Kjøttkaker  :D  :rofl
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