Saturday morning at sunrise |
Then we got a real change in the weather yesterday: the temperatures dropped precipitously and all the rain changed to heavy snow. We are much farther north than Seattle, and the cold air from Canada came to us first, and the cold north wind picked up. This morning when I woke, not knowing what to expect when I looked outside, I was surprised to see that not much snow had fallen, but the temperature had dropped more than 20 degrees F. I put on all my winter weather gear, my headlamp so I could see any patches of ice, and set out for the bus, a half mile away. It wasn't bad at all, except for that awful windchill. I was happy for every bit of warm clothing I had on.
When I got to the Y, however, all the classes had been canceled. Apparently we were in much better shape here, being in the north where the cold dry air kept us from getting too icy, than people who live only a few short miles south of us. I saw plenty of cars with lots of snow on them, and reports from people who made it to the Y that any icy patches on hills made for treacherous driving and even walking.
So, I had a bit of fun with the exercise bike and some weights, took a shower and caught the bus back home. It seemed like a perfect time to do laundry (finished) and turn on the TV (just starting) and staying home where it's warm! I hope tomorrow will be better.
:-)
Love the way you used some unexpected free/ish time. Feel free to send the rain and/or the snow our way.
ReplyDeleteWe've got our share of snow at the moment.
ReplyDeleteOur weather the last two days has been terrible. We went from rain to snow with everything in between.
ReplyDeleteYou saved the day with the exercise anyway.
Despite the change in weather you still managed to make the most of your day.
ReplyDeleteHardly any snow here up on our hill by the airport. I guess how much you got depended on what cloud you were under.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been out today. We have cold rain now. I miss my walk.
Watch out for ice in the morning.
We had dense fog today. I got my exercise in town. At least inside the stores it is warm and not slippery:)
ReplyDeleteIf you sent that weather here we'd be very happy!
ReplyDeleteSnow...pretty from the inside. Icy streets & sidewalks... dangerous. Home, where it's dry...priceless.
ReplyDeleteAmazing sometimes how different weather climes can happen just a few miles apart. I have a friend 4 miles away and I swear we are in different eco systems. Glad you salvaged the day.
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice photo. I like the point of view. As for the YWCA, well, you did get some exercise. Good for you.
ReplyDeleteChangeable weather all over, it seems. Love the shot of the gathered walkers. Stay safe, my friend. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's January. The weather's gonna be bad. But the way you handled it is an inspiration to all of us!
ReplyDeleteIt's been so cold here, buy today finally above freezing. I don't mind walking in snow, but ice is another story. I think this winter I'm much more cautious about falling.
ReplyDeleteYou're incredible. You roll with the flow!
ReplyDeleteDear DJan, it's been somewhat rainy here, too. But the temperature has caused some rain to freeze into sleet. A little snow. Not much. This morning, when I woke, the temperature was 14 degrees F and the wind chill was 2 degrees. After spending nearly 40 years in Minnesota, those numbers seem mild to me--except for one thing: in Mn. the air/chill/wind is dry; here in Missouri, it's wet and that surely gets into my bones more than the frigid temperatures of Minnesota! Peace.
ReplyDeleteAnd here I thought the weather conditions were much milder in your area than Chicago. I see now how you keep in such amazing shape.
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