Whats the weather like near you?

[Stubby]

Minus 2 by three o clock in the morning here . Filled up all the bird feeders .

Edited November 25, 2023 by Stubby

[Big J]

Didn't get above minus 2c here today after minus 7c overnight. Minus 7c again now, forecast to drop a bit further overnight. It'll make for a chilly commute in the morning. Cycling in those temps results in 'beard-cicles', which my daughters find very amusing. 

 

Snow production on the ski slope is starting imminently. Has to be below minus 3 or 4c, or a touch milder if the humidity is low (which it is - barely any frost forming).

 

A few photos from the weekend:

 

[Big J]

Minus 10c on the cycle ride to work this morning. Was absolutely fine with my heated socks and ski mitts. Really enjoy it.

 

A centimetre of snow fell yesterday and I was following my tyre tracks from yesterday this morning. No one else had been on the gravel road ☺️

[eggsarascal]

‘Twas cold in my box this morning, had problems with a power outage yesterday, the bloke who owns the unit got a spark out who restored power only for it to fail during the night. I’ve shoved the genny outside until the spark can get back later today.

[sime42]

6 hours ago, Big J said:

Minus 10c on the cycle ride to work this morning. Was absolutely fine with my heated socks and ski mitts. Really enjoy it.

 

A centimetre of snow fell yesterday and I was following my tyre tracks from yesterday this morning. No one else had been on the gravel road ☺️

 

Sounds like a nice commute to me. I love the peace and quiet that comes with snowfall.

 

Not heard of heated socks. How do they work then, battery powered?

[Big J]

2 hours ago, sime42 said:

 

Sounds like a nice commute to me. I love the peace and quiet that comes with snowfall.

 

Not heard of heated socks. How do they work then, battery powered?

 

It is very pleasant, and nice to have some variety too (I'm going to go via asphalt for the next few days).

They are normal, USB rechargeable batteries and a heating element in each sock. Washable, but not in a washing machine. About £25-30 for a pair, if memory serves.

[josharb87]

Snows here!

 

[Big J]

10 hours ago, josharb87 said:

Snows here!

 

Very pretty!

 

We have snow too, but only maybe 2cm. Still minus 10c on the way to work this morning though 

[Big J]

Cycle commuting at minus 10c means you have to be OK with ice on your face

 

Coldest day of winter so far.

 

Edited November 29, 2023 by Big J

[Big J]

Minus 13.7c overnight at home. Minus 11c on the bike on the way to work. 

 

Snow forecast for later this afternoon. Hope I dodge it on thr way home.