The deep one day freeze

[foxfai]

So Friday night into Saturday morning we will get a deep freeze to -9F at night and a high of 12F. Anything need to be prepare for the deep freeze?

[SkunkLuvver]

If it was multiple days I’d say make sure your pipes are insulated and drafts dealt with but it’s only going to be a two day deal so just make sure you know where your hat and gloves are.

I say that not entirely sure where mine are… haven’t needed them yet. (WTF?)

[Highlander1]

Amazing, second cold snap of the winter here in NJ, and the first one lasted a couple of days and this one is supposed to fizzle out after 2 days. I'm ready for April now, this has been a perfect winter, weather wise.

 

You want snow, go to the mountains, plenty to enjoy.

[gray gables]

26 mins ago, Highlander1 said:

Amazing, second cold snap of the winter here in NJ, and the first one lasted a couple of days and this one is supposed to fizzle out after 2 days. I'm ready for April now, this has been a perfect winter, weather wise.

 

You want snow, go to the mountains, plenty to enjoy.

Yeah maybe out west. The mountains in New England haven’t had a good dumping of snow all season. 

[nightfighter]

Guys in the trades have to get any materials that can freeze (caulk, glue, sprays) out of their trucks, even if kept in a cooler as I do to help prevent from freezing.

[mikez2]

30 mins ago, nightfighter said:

Guys in the trades have to get any materials that can freeze (caulk, glue, sprays) out of their trucks, even if kept in a cooler as I do to help prevent from freezing.

Oh man, you just reminded me of huge blunder I made by leaving a bunch of vials for taking water samples in my truck. What a mess. 

 

The plant I work at now does not like huge short-term swings in temperatures. Sealed housings for outdoor electrical equipment develops condensation which turns to frost which melts and shorts out connections.

 

I'm very glad I don't work for the water department anymore. Nothing is worse than sub-zero temps with no snow cover and a shallow frost layer. There will be water main breaks and especially small services frozen all over the place.

 

It will be much worse down south where they don't bury the pipes deep.

[rst3]

Windchill.

 

The temps alone will be pretty low, historically, but that wind Fri night into Saturday morning will be something else. -30 to -40 below. I don't mind straight cold, but eff that wind nonsense. Hate it.

[Steel Pulse]

I’m a little worried about my bees as they have been active past week with mild 50 degree weather. Hope they are smart enough to cluster up good before it hits or they will be toast. 

[mikez2]

Just now, Steel Pulse said:

I’m a little worried about my bees as they have been active past week with mild 50 degree weather. Hope they are smart enough to cluster up good before it hits or they will be toast. 

I've found several stunned honey bees laying on the snow recently. 

[Steel Pulse]

Usually when it gets up to around 50, which has been several times this winter,  they will get active, break cluster,  and make cleansing flights, hit the head, and clean house, drag out dead bees.  Also look for water.  Sometimes they stay out too long or go too far. 

[rst3]

Been wondering how some plants are going to take this cold. A few species like hydrangeas have begun to throw buds off already with this warm winter. Those buds will get axed for sure, esp inland. Bet the peach farmers also take a hit.

 

Arctic winds to 40 below never ideal for budding/awakening plants. 

[The Riddler]

There is a chance Mount Washington could see a new low. 
 

A Shift Full of Escalating Weather
Well that escalated quickly! The weather, the tied record low temperature, the misinterpretations, and… Well, the weather!   

 

"First off, -38°F was our lowest recorded air temperature January 6th which tied a daily record low of -38°F set back in 1959. Our peak wind gust that morning was 113 mph but that occurred before the coldest of the air arrived. When the -97°F wind chill occurred, our temperature was at -37.6°F and the wind speed was at 106 mph. It certainly did not feel tropical…  The weather this week has been exceptionally intense up here and quite memorable for me. Since this shift began, nights have been hectic and they have REALLY kept me on my toes."

[Mack26]

Looks like another winter with no ice again in central Mass.  temps are trending back up after this quick cold blast.

Edited January 31 by Mack26

[hobobob]

8 mins ago, Mack26 said:

Looks like another winter with no ice again in central Mass.  temps are trending back up after this quick cold blast.

With the current fuel cost. no fishing insanity is a small price to pay.

[mikez2]

26 mins ago, hobobob said:

With the current fuel cost. no fishing insanity is a small price to pay.

It's true I've gotten away with keeping my thermostat pretty low this winter. Still, I'd be ok with a little more cold.