[arctichomesteader]

I think VAST needs to invest in snowmaking equipment like the ski areas if the weather doesn't start getting more like it used to be.

[square peg]

Snow is indeed a great insulator and there isn't much on the ground as I type this. A night or two at -20 isn't all that bad. But a prolonged period of sub-zero temps can drive frost deep into the ground and wreak havoc with water lines. And not just small feeder lines into homes, but 6" mains beneath streets. We have experienced this in North Troy where all of a sudden no one had water in an entire neighborhood. That's not a good time to be outside digging. Here in VT it's wise to let your taps run a little in extremely cold conditions to prevent frozen pipes. The forecast for this week (at least in the NEK) calls for some days to have highs in the minus numbers.

[arctichomesteader]

A lack of snow can also hurt some trees when it hits those lows. Snow insulates them and protects them.

[Logs and Dogs]

Originally Posted by arctichomesteader

A lack of snow can also hurt some trees when it hits those lows. Snow insulates them and protects them.

Not to mention the wildlife; most are obviously good survivors, but many use deep snow to their advantage to stay warm.

[cloven]

Temps. today in southeastern VT were:
Wilmington, 7 degrees.
Brattleboro, 15 degrees.
Not counting windchill.
I do like snow , though not the cold/frigid winds
Goodness knows how long this cold snap (temps. below 32 deg.) will persist.
Would like more snow, please...

[tkln]

Just took the dogs out...real feel -11. They were not happy lol. Tomorrow to be much worse! Stay warm & safe everyone.

[Cambium]

Originally Posted by tkln

Just took the dogs out...real feel -11. They were not happy lol. Tomorrow to be much worse! Stay warm & safe everyone.

Yup.. Im at the low of the day at 16F but with the wind its 3 degrees above zero. Feels really good. Not one drop of oil used for heat yet. But a ton of firewood. Wood stove is cranking.

Another couple days of this. Be safe out there.

[Cambium]

Wind Chill Warnings and Advisories Are up.


Special Statement:
AN ARCTIC AIR MASS HAS SETTLED ACROSS THE REGION AND WILL PERSIST FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS WEEK. AVERAGE HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL BE IN THE TEENS AND OVERNIGHT LOWS DROPPING BACK INTO THE SINGLE DIGITS AND BELOW ZERO. IN ADDITION...WESTERLY WINDS WITH GUSTS
OVER 20 MPH WILL RESULT IN DANGEROUS WIND CHILL READINGS RANGING FROM 15 BELOW ZERO TO 40 BELOW ZERO.


Warning Statement

* LOCATIONS...NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST VERMONT.
* HAZARD TYPES...DANGEROUSLY LOW WIND CHILL READINGS.
* WIND CHILL READINGS...VALUES WILL RANGE FROM 30 TO 36 BELOW WITH
WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS AT 5 TO 10 MPH.

[Cambium]

Current Wind Chill Value in Northern Tier: Pretty much feels like below zero everywhere. Impressive over northern Vermont.

Does anyone know when the last time we had this cold airmass like this?

[Logs and Dogs]

Originally Posted by Cambium

Current Wind Chill Value in Northern Tier: Pretty much feels like below zero everywhere. Impressive over northern Vermont.

Does anyone know when the last time we had this cold airmass like this?

Exactly a year ago.

I have a picture on my phone from 1/22/12 with my thermometer in the NEK at -17 and then -21 on consecutive mornings.