the last freeze of chiberia - wet heavy snow stuck to branches, thick layers icing over and forming latticeworks, and sticking around long enough for a wide-eyed blue sky photo opportunity the next day.
Tag: Chiberia
polar vortex : menage a trois
polar vortex : round II
the return of chiberia and below zero temperatures in Chicago caused channel 5 to issue some recommendations about how to stay survive extremely cold temperatures :
wear mittens rather then gloves - this keeps the fingers together, warming the extremities
cover mouth to protect lungs - in low temperatures one can injure their respiratory tract by breathing very cold air
multiple loose fitting layers - trap air in layers close to your body
Additional personal recommendations include thick wool socks and a hat as well as well made boots. Also, urinating helps conserve your body's energy because it requires energy to heat the water in one's bladder.
Aliens visible in Chicago skies
Alien spacecraft were visible for a few seconds in the skies over Chicago this evening. There were few witnesses as the streets were abandoned due to the below freezing temperatures. Many huddled in their homes, sequestered by the governors declaration of a state of disaster for Illinois earlier today, closing interstates and strongly discouraging travel.
Several factors are still unclear : whether the craft chose to reveal themselves by choice or whether the brutal cold caused a malfunction in the cloaking mechanism of the craft. Additional questions arise at to whether this is the fist arrival of these craft, a return visit, or if these beings are constantly present in our skies. The purpose of their presence and broader intention is also unknown at this time.
Although much is unclear at their point one thing is certain - they are among us.
Polar vortex gone rogue
Bare shelves in the gold coast chicago early Saturday evening on January 4th 2014.
Folks were scurrying around shopping carts stocked with 'snowed in' supplies to last a few days. Store employees attempted to restock shelves in vain. When questioned by harried customers about the absence of traditional common kitchen staples that they were all out for the day and would get shipments in the next few days.
The forecast predicts a blizzard with temperatures at a high of -11 and a low of -15 without wind chill for tomorrow, Monday January 6th.
On the radio they were advising to take frequent breaks when shovelling and to not try to move more snow then one can handle 'because snow is heavy'.