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| Seen on a tree in our neighborhood yesterday |
Six of us Happy Wanderers went on an impromptu walk yesterday, Wednesday, since our regularly scheduled Tuesday hike was canceled because of wind. So, on a quite nice day between storms, we enjoyed walking from the Senior Center to Irongate and back, about six or so miles, led by Barb. It was really nice, and the sun even came out to visit for awhile.
Today, for our Thursday hike, Don and I decided to take a walk of our own from the coffee shop to the Ferry Terminal in Fairhaven. The weather wasn't bad at all when we started out, with the temperature around 36°F, but it was supposed to be the high temperature for the day, with cold air and wind projected to get worse as the day went on. Sure enough, by the time we finished our 6.5-mile walk, it was definitely colder with a light breeze already starting. We haven't seen much winter weather so far this season, but it's sure on the way now. Here's what the Weather Channel predicts:
Record-breaking cold temperatures are expected to spread across western Washington this afternoon and tonight and continue into at least early next week. The coldest temperatures and wind chills are expected Friday through Sunday followed by a very slow warming trend.
Right now, at 3:40pm, the temperature has dropped to 21°F and the wind has started (feeling like 15°F) coming out of the Frasier River Gap in Canada, and it is expected to drop our temperature to around 8°F with gusts to 55mph. We lost electricity for four hours on Tuesday, and I suspect it could happen again, with winds like this. Which means, if that happens, another scary cold snap that could make our humble abode uninhabitable. In such a case, we would be looking for somewhere with heat. My first guess would be the coffee shop, of course. But until it happens, we will hunker down in our home and hope for the best.
We are not alone in our cold snap. I learned that much of the country will also be subjected to really awful winds, subfreezing cold, and blizzards for the next few days. I really feel for the critters who won't be able to be in a warm place, as well as all the homeless people. Warming centers are opening to help house the homeless in our area. I fear for all of them. But we will get through this; we just need to stay calm and look for that elusive silver lining.
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Oh, you are in fro some really cold weather. I think our porject lows are in the 20's and that' bad enough. Tom just cleaned up from the last wind storm. We will probably have a little snow this evening/tonight, and thewn it will freeze. I will probably need a driver (Tom) to get down the hill to my long awaited dental app in the morning.
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Yup! It's zero degrees right now and -6 for a low tonight. Next 9 days we only have two days expected to reach double digits (10 and 12 degrees) and a couple days with -4 for highs. Lots of below zeros for lows. Real freezer weather! Stay warm! I hope you do not lose your heat!!
ReplyDeleteAt 7:45PM the National Weather Service says Bellingham conditions: 16 °F [-9 °C] Forecast for tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 6. Wind chill values between -1 and -11. Blustery, with a north northeast wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Perhaps a special DJan-ity tomorrow morning to let us know how you are doing? Do take care and stay warm.
ReplyDeleteSuddenly, it is winter everywhere.
ReplyDeleteOver here we are expecting more rain and wind. The weather seems to be intent on record breaking the world over. Stay warm, stay safe dear friend.
ReplyDeleteCome to Kansas City! Gonna be 15 below windchills on Saturday. And there's a football game that evening. Goofy! Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteAt 7 a.m. on Friday morning, it is 14° in S. Colorado and warming to 37° for the day! And wind ... we always have wind 🌬️ out here!
ReplyDeleteHaul out coats and blankets if you lose heat!
Marcia LaRue in CO
I hate cold weather. Right now, it's 59-62F in Hawaii and no heat in the house. I had to close all the windows.
ReplyDeleteWe're expecting the temp to drop to 8-12 F by Sunday or Monday too. Hopefully it won't last longer. We've put out blankets, boxes, and heat lamps for the ferals... and will give them extra food and water.
ReplyDeleteWestern Canada is exceptionally cold. On the east coast, the ocean makes it milder.
ReplyDeleteThat was something to scare the children.
ReplyDeleteHopefully you will have power for the duration! It is cold here too but we don't have to go outside for anything for the next few days. Stay warm!
ReplyDeleteHave you been snowed in? I was hearing about the snow in Portland and McMinnville (where our daughter went to college) and that's quite a bit south of you so it must be even colder in Bellingham.
ReplyDeleteWow! How did they get the face and hands on the tree? That's amazing! I hope the weather warms up for you. I know it's been really nasty in Chicago too according to my daughter.
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