Mid-morning today the windchill was -42C (-44F). Temperature increased slightly during the day, but winds remained major. I haven't been able to see the thermometer ourside the kitchen window since last evening. The frost on the windows is very thick. It will remain cold overnight and warm as the day progresses tomorrow. Forecasts suggest that the temperature will hover around the freezing point later tomorrow. I remained indoors doing house cleaning chores and laundry. There was a bit of new snow overnight, but that will wait until tomorrow or Monday before I head out to move it off the walkway and clear the snow off the car from the past few days.
The house has made some loud noises as things contract in the extreme cold. Outer walls and the roof produce the most amazing banging sounds. The local deer chose to visit to eat the yews and insist on getting in behind the bushes. This has them bumping into the side of the house -- yet another loud noise when trying to sleep.
A line from a song kept running through my mind while checking on windows and water lines. The line comes after the drum solo near the middle of the song and reflected the question I had as I checked the temperature regularly. Beware -- this song has the ability to become an annoying ear worm <smile>. Keep safe. Enjoy!
Born to Hand Jive -- Sha-Na-Na
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