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Weather Report:  30 below!!! in WA.!  |
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5 acre Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1007 Posts
~~~*Terri*~~~
WA.
USA
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 Posted - Dec 15 2008 : 10:09:06 AM
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WOW!!! I live on the east side of the state, right on the Canadian border,This has turned out to be quite the winter, first, nothing, balmy and cool, but, no cold, and now 35 below with the wind chill, our temp is 5 * but, the wind(35 to 40 mph), the old timers here say it is called a "lazy" wind, too lazy to go around you, so it goes right through you!!!!
BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!
Farmgirl Sister #368
http:/froccsfrillsfurbiloesandmore.blogspot.com
http://thecontentedwoman.blogspot.com
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MarySueK
True Blue Farmgirl
96 Posts
Susan
Richland
WA
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Posted - Dec 15 2008 : 10:46:06 AM
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In this part of the state it is about 15 degrees, also quite windy and snowing. The schools were on 2 hour delays - the kids were hoping they'd cancel school altogether - and it is still snowing. The normal high and low for today are 44 and 30, but the paper predicts 16 and zero. Brrrrrrrrrrrrr!!
Sue in Richland WA |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2008 : 11:27:40 AM
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Brrr is right!! I hope this front moves along soon!!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
1238 Posts
Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
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Posted - Dec 15 2008 : 12:03:49 PM
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Terri,I feel for you with the wind. Our wind finally stopped this morning and it was miserable outside. We've got so many water heaters plugged into every outdoor outlet that the breakers have been blowing...just pulling so many amps at one time with no let-up. Still in the low teens today here at noon, doubt it's going to go any higher although I see the sun shining on the hills above us.
Jami in WA
Farmgirl Sister #266
http://woolyinwashington.wordpress.com/
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asnedecor
True Blue Farmgirl
1054 Posts
Anne
Portland
Or
USA
1054 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2008 : 12:38:17 PM
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we are not as cold as you girls to the northeast of us, but here in Portland the wind was blowing on Sunday. Snow coming down and it was cold, dry and a complete white out at times. Today the wind has stopped, but still cold - high around 27 today, suppose to be colder tomorrow and in the teens at night. More snow predicted on Wednesday and then again on Sunday. What a difference from a couple of days ago when it was in the 40's and dry.
Try to stay warm
Anne in Portland, OR
"Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them" Eyeore from Winnie the Pooh
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kpaints
True Blue Farmgirl
1564 Posts
karen
cheney
wa
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Posted - Dec 15 2008 : 1:23:19 PM
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We are having so much fun, aren't we? My furnace has not stopped for two days, except a bit at night. I keep the house at 65 degrees and it takes all day to get there. Ha! Good thing I have my little baby boy, Dash to keep me warm!
Find your joy and live it. http://cheneybaglady.blogspot.com/http://www.kpaints.etsy.com |
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2008 : 1:33:10 PM
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16 degrees here right now & Snowing. Inside house is between 68 & 70 degrees. Depends on which room I am in.. The living room or family room... Kitchen in between and heat manages to stay about 68. Electric heat forced furnace. I think I am getting old. I have warm cords on w/"silky Underwear, a turtle neck shirt and a zip up sweater on right now & I still feel chilled maybe a cuppa tea will warm these bones.. perhaps better yet, a bubble bath & a hot toddy?
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
Cheryl #309
Farm girl sister
Enjoy the little things in life....someday you'll look back and realize they were the big things. |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2008 : 3:24:48 PM
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It is 3:30 here and currently 16 degrees, with -1 expected tonight... Burr is right!
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/
Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJane's has made us SISTERS :) |
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sleepless reader
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
CA
USA
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Posted - Dec 15 2008 : 4:38:23 PM
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This is big weather for San Diego county! This was the first time in eons that the forecasters could call for a 100% chance of rain in the whole county.Here in the mountains, our high today was 40; winds at 30mph, gusting to 50+ mph.Rain/sleet/trying to snow all day. Low tonight 30. Calling for snow on Wednesday! Can't get the living room (where the stove is) above 60 and the bedroom is a cool 50. Feeling thankful I don't live in a tent or on the streets.
Sharon
Farmgirl Sister #74
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Edited by - sleepless reader on Dec 15 2008 4:40:52 PM |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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asnedecor
True Blue Farmgirl
1054 Posts
Anne
Portland
Or
USA
1054 Posts |
Posted - Dec 16 2008 : 06:48:05 AM
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Now they are saying between 6" to 8" of snow to the valley floor overnight Wednesday and Thursday. We will see, suppose to warm up a bit for that and then get cold all over again. Still crunchy and icy this morning on the way to work - thank God for a Subaru.
Anne in Portland, OR
"Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them" Eyeore from Winnie the Pooh
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
1238 Posts
Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
1238 Posts |
Posted - Dec 16 2008 : 07:47:17 AM
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Marybeth, love the bike pic. You have way more snow than we do. Watched all of the school delays on the news this morning for the west side of the state...Kennewick seems to be having troubles too. We are cold (-2 this morning) but not much snow yet. Due today they say.
We keep the thermostat turned down too, oh that power bill this time of year! Lots of layers of clothing and I wear a scarf inside on days like these. That seems to keep me snuggly and warm in addition to my wool socks.
Jami in WA
Farmgirl Sister #266
http://woolyinwashington.wordpress.com/
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
1534 Posts |
Posted - Dec 16 2008 : 5:21:49 PM
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| It was -8 below zero here this morning. The high for the day was 8 above zero. I am very thankful the wind finally abated. COLD is bad enough but the wind...walking into the north wind to feed the sheep at the barn was bone chilling even with a scarf over my face. The stock has been eating like crazy. Went to pick up an egg in the chicken house yesterday and it exploded in my hand as soon as I touched it - it was almost frozen solid. I shudder to think what the power bill will look like - it seems like the heat is always kicking on - electric boiler and pellet stove. I keep the thermostat low and wear lots of clothes. They are predicting another snow storm tomorrow. I hope this arctic blast moves off soon. |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Dec 16 2008 : 7:35:37 PM
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Me too Sheri - as far as it moving off, it looks like it may be here for a while though. This is nuts!! But yes, the wind has died down, so thank heaven for small favors.
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
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kissmekate
True Blue Farmgirl
890 Posts
Kate
Delano
Minnesota
890 Posts |
Posted - Dec 16 2008 : 9:41:09 PM
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Last night it was -14 here in Delano, when I drove by the thermometer at school, and the windchill was -30+.
It was worse up North of here on the Iron Range.
I love that lazy wind saying-it is so true!!!
Today it snowed an inch-just enough to make it messy on the already icy roads.
Yay-I love the winter. Okay, I am just kidding.
Tomorrow it will be a balmy 10 degrees. Is it sad that I am looking forward to that? LOL
I will just keep wearing my trusty sleeping bag coat. (that is what my daughter calls it) It is a down Eddie Bauer coat that is so long it hits my ankles. Just perfect for this weather.
Stay warm, ladies. At least it looks like you'll get a White Christmas.
Don't miss out on a blessing, just because it isn't packaged the way you expected. ~MaryJo Copeland |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
1238 Posts
Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
1238 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2008 : 07:11:53 AM
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I saw your snow on the news this morning, MaryBeth. My daughter lives in Everett and I worry about her because she's got an old car that isn't so reliable and I'm sure she has bald tires. She moved to the west side to get citified and not have to deal with our winters here...so much for that idea.
We got snow overnight but seem to be the warm spot on the east side of the mountains at 11 degrees.
Been feeding extra to the stock but fortunately we have plenty of hay and lots of stock water heaters. I am thankful for electricity today!
Jami in WA
Farmgirl Sister #266
http://woolyinwashington.wordpress.com/
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Mountain Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
JoAnn
Colville
Washington
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2008 : 08:22:41 AM
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| Kate, I have a Eddie Bauer "sleeping bag coat" too! Got it when we lived in Minnesota. My morning routine here is to read the Hi and Low temps for the day before to my husband. The other day good ole Embarrass Mn took the prize with -32! That's not windchill, actual temperature! Jim wanted to move to Northern MN (from St. Paul) and I said no way! Stay warm. JoAnn |
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
1731 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2008 : 08:56:02 AM
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Cold and snowy over here too.We still have about 3 inches of ice on our dirt road, yuck!Dh is staying in Spokane tonight, too danergous for me to have him on the road at night, he cant see good enough,lol. Its really coming down out there, I have to work in a bit, I hope it lets up some. Stay safe and warm everyone!!
Mama to 2
FarmGirl# 20
People can only make you feel inferior with your permission, and you dont have my permission......
Dont let the chain of love end with you.....
http://myfarmdreams.blogspot.com/
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
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Posted - Dec 17 2008 : 09:55:23 AM
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| Heat wave this morning - all of 8 above - sure beats -8 below. It's snowing but it's the pretty kind - champagne powder. I still have to slog around in it but from inside it's really beautiful. Hopefully the eggs won't be frozen this morning! Back to my candy making. The holidays are sneaking up fast. Have a safe and warm day. |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
1731 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2008 : 12:30:45 PM
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Well I tried to go to work, it was a NoGo, cant get off my road in my little car. Ugh I need to get some snow tires or chains, this is crazy!! No signs of it letting up either.If they would just plow it might be okay, but no they sit on the side of the road waiting for the Okay.Just insane...
Mama to 2
FarmGirl# 20
People can only make you feel inferior with your permission, and you dont have my permission......
Dont let the chain of love end with you.....
http://myfarmdreams.blogspot.com/
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
1534 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2008 : 5:56:34 PM
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| A long day. We had between 18 and 24 inches of snow overnight plus it snowed all day. I shoveled snow for 6 1/2 hours today. Big gates are a real drag when it snows. The guy who plows snow for me finally showed up at 4:45 and plowed me out in the dark. Record snowfalls are not fun. Granted the snow is pretty to look at but awful to move. After a record snow year last year I really hoped we'd get a more moderate and normal snow season this year. Hopefully this won't be indicative of the way the rest of the season is going to go. I hope all is well with everyone else- lots of us in the same boat. At least it was warmer - all of 14 above but they say we'll be back sub-zero by Saturday. |
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kissmekate
True Blue Farmgirl
890 Posts
Kate
Delano
Minnesota
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Posted - Dec 18 2008 : 10:03:47 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Mountain Girl
Kate, I have a Eddie Bauer "sleeping bag coat" too! Got it when we lived in Minnesota. My morning routine here is to read the Hi and Low temps for the day before to my husband. The other day good ole Embarrass Mn took the prize with -32! That's not windchill, actual temperature! Jim wanted to move to Northern MN (from St. Paul) and I said no way! Stay warm. JoAnn
Those coats are great investments! 
I think Embarass also holds the record for lowest temp ever in the state of Minnesota.
Or maybe that was "Frostbite" Falls. (Remember Rocky and Bulwinkle?)
Stay warm everyone!!!
Don't miss out on a blessing, just because it isn't packaged the way you expected. ~MaryJo Copeland |
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QueenofQuiteAlot
True Blue Farmgirl
865 Posts
Dalyn
Milk 'n Honey Ranch
Central, WA
USA
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Weather Report: 30 below!!! in WA.! |
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30 below!!! in WA.!
