Anyone getting nailed by this Winter Blast?

[Shortsocks]

Hi guys/gals.

In Dallas, and We just got nailed by a winter wave of cold weather...guess it is sweeping cross country right now. I had Ice freezing on my windshield as I was driving home...On the highway.

I know its not that bad, as I came home I started watching the news and it seems my Neighbors to the west have Colds much worse than we do here in the south.
Please be safe out there, for the next few days. :fight:

[David Kirk]

The high at my place was -1° today. Seems like winter is here.

dave

[azrider]

my folks are on the road heading out to Arizona for the winter and had to pull over to side of the road in Midland. They were hit by that same exact storm and were doing 20MPH on HGHY 20 with ice/snow mix. Nasty.

Hope everyone makes it out ok.

[Jeff N.]

Yes, seems I read about it in the paper. Jeff N.

[54ny77]

Sure, rub it in why don't you.

Yes, seems I read about it in the paper. Jeff N.

[dogdriver]

-9'F this morning. The dog's face was white with frost after our walk. Should be Moonlandering soon, but walking slowly now due a bout of old-man ailment-- my first adventure with Sciatica. Not recommended. At least the house is warm...

[choke]

I think it made it up to 8° here today. It was -12° this morning which actually felt warmer than the high yesterday since there was no wind.

[Schmed]

I've ridden down to about 10 degrees, but this is ridiculous. Just bought some lobster gloves, so I guess I'll see how they do.

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[Shortsocks]

Jesus! That's horrible! -18?! That's scary cold.

[Shortsocks]

my folks are on the road heading out to Arizona for the winter and had to pull over to side of the road in Midland. They were hit by that same exact storm and were doing 20MPH on HGHY 20 with ice/snow mix. Nasty.

Hope everyone makes it out ok.

I hops they are okay. Midland is a good size town to stop in, but that's still out in the boons though, they are never prepared for that type of cold. If they are there they may be stuck for a couple of days...

[Louis]

Thanksgiving weekend was very nice, and I rode 3 of the 4 days, but this stuff just stinks. No riding this coming weekend.

[sales guy]

Yep, in ohio it's all ice coming down right now.

[rounder]

It was in the 80s here in San Juan, PR. I was in a meeting this morning and my phone sounded a flood alarm (!!!). Had no idea what was going on, but the sky was dark and it was raining heavy. Drove a co-worker to another location. Traffic was stop and go. Saw a drowned Mercedes in 3' of water. Saw a tractor trailer make a U-turn across the median strip. It was wild. No snow...found out that we are here in the rainy season.

[Scuzzer]

I rode today, it was 3 degrees with a 10 mph wind. For a 2 hour ride it wasn't too bad.

[jtakeda]

I feel like a weenie now. Its been in the 40s in the morning and I call that almost unbearable.

[RacerJRP]

I heard -8 this morning and from what I saw it made it up to about 5 this afternoon. I did my lunch ride inside on the trainer. Doesnt look like it will make it back over 20 until middle of next week?

[pinkshogun]

maybe it will hit the east coast in time for the cross races here in rhode island this weekend

[wc1934]

I rode today, it was 3 degrees with a 10 mph wind. For a 2 hour ride it wasn't too bad.

You are one tough dude. I can't even THINK about riding in those conditions.
Good for you!

[Schmed]

Isn't it Pearl Izumi that says.... There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing?

[MRB]

NW Montana will be -13F tonight. With the wind chill makes it -30F.
We need an extended period (2 weeks or so) of frigid temps to kill the insects.
After the all the Pine Beetles and Hornets freeze to death, it can go back riding weather. :)

[Louis]

You are one tough dude.!

Not if he means 3* C ;)

My limits around 30* Below that it just isn't much fun anymore, so I don't bother.

[Louis]

Another random comment: I haven't done any cold rides yet this year (I think 40* has been my low so far) but last year I knew I was pushing it when during the second half of one ride I was slurring my speech so much you could barely understand what I was saying.

[Shortsocks]

Another random comment: I haven't done any cold rides yet this year (I think 40* has been my low so far) but last year I knew I was pushing it when during the second half of one ride I was slurring my speech so much you could barely understand what I was saying.

LOL. I thought I was the only one that did that. It gets so cold I try to talk but cant move my face, and then Im just blabbering. Ha. Thats awesome. Im still smiling though.

[Louis]

Typical St Louis weather forecast, with a bit of everything thrown in for good measure. At least we aren't supposed to get much snow...

[bironi]

Typical St Louis weather forecast, with a bit of everything thrown in for good measure. At least we aren't supposed to get much snow...

I'd ride Monday.:beer:

[Louis]

I'd ride Monday.:beer:

If I did the ride wouldn't last a whole lot longer than it would take for me to put all the various layers of stuff on...

I still don't have very good winter shoes / boots. I have a pair of Northwave boots that are the correct size, and not too big or too small, but they just aren't comfortable.

[Ken Robb]

It barely got to 60F today at the beach. BRRRR! I wore a jacket to walk the dog.

[PJN]

-26f last night. Not sure what wind chill was but I heard something stupid like -50. Really. And really dumb.

[Louis]

It barely got to 60F today at the beach. BRRRR! I wore a jacket to walk the dog.

Ken, maybe you should have stayed inside - sounds like your dog is tougher than you are. ;)

[druptight]

My limits around 30* Below that it just isn't much fun anymore, so I don't bother.

This is my general rule. I try to convince myself to get on the bike for the AM commute if it's over 30 at 7ish when I leave. Below 30 just not any fun, plus I've hit ice before and try not to risk it.

[Louis]

-26f last night.

Ouch. When it's that cold and the sun has set, what % of the time does your furnace run? Obviously one needs good insulation, but still, that's a huge temp differential between inside and outside, regardless of your R values.

[jmoore]

I'm near White Rock Lake praying I can drive west tomorrow. I took the day off to go hunting for a long weekend. I think it will be OK to Weatherford but the rural roads are making me rethink the plans. Hopefully not too awful on the morning.

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[PJN]

Ouch. When it's that cold and the sun has set, what % of the time does your furnace run? Obviously one needs good insulation, but still, that's a huge temp differential between inside and outside, regardless of your R values.

Depends on how cold you keep the house and insulation. The rental I live in isn't great insulation-wise but has a new-ish furnace. We keep the house fairly cool at night and sleep with two HUGE down comforters and two dogs on the bed for warmth.

Needless to say it was balls cold to get out of bed and will be tomorrow morning. -21f and counting now.

Over it.

[Ken Robb]

Ken, maybe you should have stayed inside - sounds like your dog is tougher than you are. ;)
The dog has a fur coat.

[bart998]

Yes! It barely broke 60 at my house in So Cal today... I actually thought about putting on leg warmers.

[pdmtong]

The high at my place was -1° today. Seems like winter is here.

dave

i guess I shouldn't complain its in the high 40s (UNUSUAL)

[aramis]

It's been pretty cold in northern california. It seems like just a week or two ago it was 80 degrees and now it's in the 30's-40's (which is cold for us). I just run the pellet stove more since I'm kinda in the woods.

[Shortsocks]

I'm near White Rock Lake praying I can drive west tomorrow. I took the day off to go hunting for a long weekend. I think it will be OK to Weatherford but the rural roads are making me rethink the plans. Hopefully not too awful on the morning.

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If you cant hear the sleet outside your window.....Im pretty sure its going to be bad in the morning.

[pavel]

I need winter riding clothes. Nothing I own is meant to be worn at lower than 45.

[gomango]

I just put away the road bikes and focus on my Fargo and a loaner Moonlander.

From last weekend here in St. Paul. It was in the 20s or so.

Right now it is 4 below zero and it should stay this way through the weekend.

BTW We are riding to the Mike Phillips benefit on Sunday at the Modern Cafe in Mpls. He is a local CX racer that was injured at a race a couple of weeks ago. Beers and brats available. :)

PM me for details if interested.

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This was one of the guys walking off the ice with his catch. A 39" Northern Pike and he had two more on his sled that were in the 42-46" range. :)

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[gomango]

If I did the ride wouldn't last a whole lot longer than it would take for me to put all the various layers of stuff on...

I still don't have very good winter shoes / boots. I have a pair of Northwave boots that are the correct size, and not too big or too small, but they just aren't comfortable.

I bought these Sidi Diablos on our local CL a little over a year ago.

They looked like the guy had never ridden twenty feet in them.

They were a half size big, but I could easily fit wool socks so they were warm and comfy.

I will ride through the winter with these, but I might add my Pearl Izumi booties this weekend.

Just too darn cold for most footwear when it dips below -10 F. imho

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[jmoore]

If you cant hear the sleet outside your window.....Im pretty sure its going to be bad in the morning.

Its bad. Looks like my trip is postponed , likely cancelled

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[jr59]

Been 75-80 here all week.

stay warm my friends

[William]

Been 75-80 here all week.

stay warm my friends

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;)

William

[Seramount]

we went from a high of 85F on tues to a high of 33F today.

even tho the predicted icy roads didn't happen, work is closed until 10 am today...sweet.

[woolly]

I'm in Dallas too, and am enjoying the ultra-rare site-closing for our offices today.

The Honda Fit wouldn't make it out of our subdivision this morning (too much ice, too light, tires are ill-equipped), but my wife's AWD Murano did OK for a short-&-careful jaunt to the store. Wouldn't care to attempt a normal commute today.

Looking forward to taking the Pug out for a spin in the conditions it was actually intended for.

[beeatnik]

i guess I shouldn't complain its in the high 40s (UNUSUAL)

Low 40s here last night (San Gabriel Valley of SoCal); 95 two weeks ago. That 55 degree swing is psychologically as extreme as a 20 below day in North Dakota, IMO.

[Shortsocks]

I'm in Dallas too, and am enjoying the ultra-rare site-closing for our offices today.

The Honda Fit wouldn't make it out of our subdivision this morning (too much ice, too light, tires are ill-equipped), but my wife's AWD Murano did OK for a short-&-careful jaunt to the store. Wouldn't care to attempt a normal commute today.

Looking forward to taking the Pug out for a spin in the conditions it was actually intended for.

Wooly you're in Dallas? Well jebus, had no idea.
Dallas is screwed. I'm at the only Starbucks open in my area, and it's packed.
The roads are pretty much sheets.

[jmoore]

We got at least a half dozen Dallas folks. Sounds like we need a little get together/ride one of these days after everything thaws out.

[Shortsocks]

You're 100% right. This needs to happen.

[pinoymamba]

my face hurts when descending... i should probably invest in a ski mask.

[kramnnim]

It's 75 right now in NC. I rode with just short sleeves and shorts for the first time in weeks... Yesterday is was 58 all day, went up to 65 overnight.

Temps are supposed to plummet tomorrow, from the mid 50's at midnight down to around freezing, with an inch of ice pellets on Sunday?

Yay, NC. :hello:

[slidey]

Low 40s here last night (San Gabriel Valley of SoCal); 95 two weeks ago.
I hear ya!

High 30's this morning at Santa Barbara - icy layer on my windscreen. Had to get to my martial arts class in another 15 minutes, and didn't want to wait for the ice to thaw and so decided to ride down in tracks/crocs. Big effin mistake! Descending the usual mini-hill froze my extremities', and I believe that of all of my ancestors' as well :eek:

Never again (yup, I'm a wimp)!

[jmoore]

You're 100% right. This needs to happen.

Its on. Here is who I have off the top of my head. Feel free to add to the list. There have to be more.

Let's pick a date. Maybe we could start at WRL and go from there. Plenty of pubs and bars that are easy riding distance fro the lake and various trails.

Wooly
Shortshocks
Tiretrax
Jmoore

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[miguel]

portland oregon checking in
was a cold ride this morning

[pjmsj21]

We received an early white Christmas with 9" of snow just south of Eugene and our dogs just loved it. It looks like a Computrainer weekend.

[Louis]

We received an early white Christmas with 9' of snow just south of Eugene and our dogs just loved it.

WOW Nine Feet !!! ;)

[pjmsj21]

WOW Nine Feet !!! ;)

Corrected. 9' would be a real problem.

[Louis]

Corrected. 9' would be a real problem.

Around here 9" are a real problem...

[thwart]

Low 40s here last night (San Gabriel Valley of SoCal); 95 two weeks ago. That 55 degree swing is psychologically as extreme as a 20 below day in North Dakota, IMO.

You, sir, need to walk around (or cycle, heaven forbid) in -20° weather. With just a bit of wind.

Then you will have a true sense for what that's actually like, and can comment accordingly.

[Louis]

You, sir, need to walk around (or cycle, heaven forbid) in -20° weather. With just a bit of wind.

Then you will have a true sense for what that's actually like, and can comment accordingly.

Agreed.

Low 40's can be survived with little effort or discomfort.

-20* can kill you in no time.

[ORMojo]

I wouldn't say 9" nailed Eugene today. We (north of Eugene - from what I understand, the snow was heavier the further north of Eugene - to an extent - you went) had that 9" by Noon today, and it continued to snow continuously until about 6:00 PM. Unusual, certainly, here on the valley floor, but actually quite enjoyable. Spent just under 6 hours out of the house today wandering around town on a snow excursion with the 4-year-old - special time!

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[Peter B]

Snowing now, more to come. That's usual. Low tomorrow 11*, then 13*, 17*, etc. Balmy for some of you but a bit abnormal here. :eek:

[beeatnik]

You, sir, need to walk around (or cycle, heaven forbid) in -20° weather. With just a bit of wind.

Then you will have a true sense for what that's actually like, and can comment accordingly.

I said psychologically not metabolically.

[ORMojo]

Snowing now, more to come. That's usual. Low tomorrow 11*, then 13*, 17*, etc. Balmy for some of you but a bit abnormal here. :eek:

Does sound only a bit abnormal for the Sierra foothills, which only makes our actual/forecast streak of lows of 19°, 15°, 14° (today), 8°, 18° sound even more abnormal for us.

One of reasons we left Sunriver 1-2 days early yesterday and headed back to Eugene was the streak in Sunriver of -2°, -7°, -3°, -11°, -3° for the same period scared my wife.

[Peter B]

Does sound only a bit abnormal for the Sierra foothills, which only makes our actual/forecast streak of lows of 19°, 15°, 14° (today), 8°, 18° sound even more abnormal for us.

One of reasons we left Sunriver 1-2 days early yesterday and headed back to Eugene was the streak in Sunriver of -2°, -7°, -3°, -11°, -3° for the same period scared my wife.

Spidey would probably be out in his shirtsleeves with the pooch.

[Shortsocks]

Does sound only a bit abnormal for the Sierra foothills, which only makes our actual/forecast streak of lows of 19°, 15°, 14° (today), 8°, 18° sound even more abnormal for us.

One of reasons we left Sunriver 1-2 days early yesterday and headed back to Eugene was the streak in Sunriver of -2°, -7°, -3°, -11°, -3° for the same period scared my wife.

Listen to the wife, when they start to get scared I listen. Secrectly I'm a huge pussy, specially when it comes to weather I can't predict...can I say bad weather I can't predict? Always play it safe.
Btw, that's a beautiful house. Great.

[choke]

I said psychologically not metabolically.How about this one? Imagine bundling up to get the newspaper on an early morning at 7:30 a.m. with the temperature at a frigid -4 degrees.

Just two minutes later as you are letting Fido have a potty break on the lawn, you notice that the frigid air you walked out the door into is not so frigid anymore. You look at your thermometer and the temperature has shot up to 45 degrees. That's right, a temperature increase of 49 degrees in just two minutes!

But wait, that's not the end of this wild morning weather story. After the temperature climbs all the way to 54 degrees at 9 a.m., it crashes down again 58 degrees in 27 minutes to -4 degrees once again.

Sounds like a dream, but it's not. All of this happened in Spearfish, S.D. on January 22, 1943. http://www.weather.com/news/5-extreme-temperature-drops-20130118

[Anarchist]

Supposed to be -20º tonight.

Have a group ride scheduled for the morning. Bar Mitts and studded tires are installed.

[onekgguy]

Yes, but I'm taking it in stride...be sure to stay with it to the end...

Video (https://vimeo.com/81050107)

Kevin g

[gomango]

Yes, but I'm taking it in stride...be sure to stay with it to the end...

Video (https://vimeo.com/81050107)

Kevin g

Great ride.

Sooner or later I'll bump into you down at the river. We're down there every week, but likely not this weekend.

It's -23c atm and that's too much for me. :(

[onekgguy]

Great ride.

Sooner or later I'll bump into you down at the river. We're down there every week, but likely not this weekend.

It's -23c atm and that's too much for me. :(

Thanks! I look forward to it.

Yeah, I think I'll skip the outdoor ride today...there's so much ice out there on the streets and it's too cold for any of the deicers to be of much use. I'm looking forward to doing laps around some of the local lakes in the next week. That's always a fun time!

Kevin g

[shovelhd]

Yeah, I think I'll skip the outdoor ride today...there's so much ice out there on the streets

Same here. It hailed last night, the roads are still slick and it's sub freezing. Not worth an accident in the preseason. It will be 2.5 hours on the trainer instead. Ugh.

[Anarchist]

Low 40s here last night (San Gabriel Valley of SoCal); 95 two weeks ago. That 55 degree swing is psychologically as extreme as a 20 below day in North Dakota, IMO.

This is one of the most ridiculous things I have read in a very long time.

[beeatnik]

This is one of the most ridiculous things I have read in a very long time.

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-statewide-cold-snap-20131207,0,6829593.story#axzz2mpLjk8dG

http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_24672212/san-jose-four-people-die-exposure-overnight-three

[Ralph]

All you guys be careful out there. I know many of you are experienced in dealing with sub zero cold, but stuff happens sometimes you can't predict. Don't be too brave. Here on Florida, I could fall, and be left alone for a while, and I might get hot and thirsty, but not likely to die. Not so with sub zero weather.

[Shortsocks]

All you guys be careful out there. I know many of you are experienced in dealing with sub zero cold, but stuff happens sometimes you can't predict. Don't be too brave. Here on Florida, I could fall, and be left alone for a while, and I might get hot and thirsty, but not likely to die. Not so with sub zero weather.

Agreed with Ralph. All you guys be careful out there. No need to be manly. :eek:
Sub-zero is scary stuff. We just 21degrees in north Dallas. Will be in the 18-20 degree range here, which is nothing compared to our poor neighbors up north, but regardless please be safe.

[onekgguy]

I planned to stay inside today but instead I managed to make it out in -2º weather for 14 miles of snow-packed trails along the Minnesota River bottoms. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/onekgguy/11263855924/)

Bar-mitts are such an advancement in cold-weather gear. They make all the difference. My Lake boots do a nice job for the most part but they had me wanting for something warmer after an hour. Had it not been for my toes gradually becoming frozen I could've stayed out there for hours in those conditions.

Kevin g

[Jack Brunk]

and some light rain made for tacky almost perfect conditions on the single track today. Long sleeves and 3/4 bibs with a flask of some really good blanco tequila. A really good day on the single speed Mootry 29er.

[gomango]

I planned to stay inside today but instead I managed to make it out in -2º weather for 14 miles of snow-packed trails along the Minnesota River bottoms. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/onekgguy/11263855924/)

Bar-mitts are such an advancement in cold-weather gear. They make all the difference. My Lake boots do a nice job for the most part but they had me wanting for something warmer after an hour. Had it not been for my toes gradually becoming frozen I could've stayed out there for hours in those conditions.

Kevin g

Nice!

We are going over to cheer on the senior men's group this afternoon at the Minnesota State CX championships at Bassett Creek.

Still too darned cold for me to ride the forty mile round trip, but I'm sure I'll still get a taste of the cold standing out there for an hour in single digit temps. Not to mention we are supposed to receive another 2-4" of fresh snow during the race. :)

[SpeedyChix]

More days of deep freeze going here. Was riding the SS just before sunset and snapped my chain. First off: ouch. Next up was the quick trailside repair at 9 degrees and fading daylight. Ended up walk/run/scootering the bike back to the trailhead. My bare hands wouldn't work and dealing with the half link was making it a real challenge. Need to rethink what I've got in the pack for chain repairs.

A plus for the outing, the sunset was fantastic.

[Frankwurst]

Balmy -17 last night. It doesn't look any better for next week. High on Wednesday is going to be -1. Wednesdat night -15. :beer:

[onekgguy]

Nice!

We are going over to cheer on the senior men's group this afternoon at the Minnesota State CX championships at Bassett Creek.

Still too darned cold for me to ride the forty mile round trip, but I'm sure I'll still get a taste of the cold standing out there for an hour in single digit temps. Not to mention we are supposed to receive another 2-4" of fresh snow during the race. :)

Yeah, you definitely don't want to ride and then stand around for too long before you get going again.

It was actually quite nice out there today with the light snow falling. I'd have loved to have had the day off and been able to get some time in on the river trails!

Kevin g

[rwsaunders]

All you guys be careful out there. I know many of you are experienced in dealing with sub zero cold, but stuff happens sometimes you can't predict. Don't be too brave. Here on Florida, I could fall, and be left alone for a while, and I might get hot and thirsty, but not likely to die. Not so with sub zero weather.

Ralph...my big fear when riding in the sub freezing temps is that I might get a puncture a few miles from home, or end up in a ditch on a back road and Mrs. RW won't answer the phone...:cool:

[Louis]

end up in a ditch on a back road and Mrs. RW won't answer the phone...

Time to get rid of caller ID ;)