The windchill is currently -25° F. This means frostbite happens within less than 15 minutes.


Wind Chill / Frostbite Guidelines

30° F or greater. Chilly. Generally unpleasant
15° F to 30° F Cold. Unpleasant.
0° F to -15° F Very cold. Very unpleasant
- 0° F to - 20° F Bitter cold. Frostbite possible
- 20° F to - 60° F Extremely cold. Frostbite likely. Outdoor activity becomes dangerous.
- 60° F or less Frigidly cold. Exposed flesh will freeze within 30 seconds.


It's only supposed to get worse here over the weekend.

Why do I live here?
[Edited 2/2/07 4:29am]

Come to Florida!


We're the "Real" America!

yikes! i hope my car starts

at least it's friday

CarrieMpls said:

Wow -25 that sure is ccoollldddd!!! poor u.

I'm sitting here in my nice airy office looking out the window at the sun. It's a beautiful Friday afternoon which is unusual for this time of year.

I hope it stays like this

CarrieMpls said:

And I want to move BACK there!

Maybe I should reconsider.

Imago said:

cough:hurricanes:cough

Imago said:

Real my ass!

XxAxX said:

Mine did!




I bought it a new battery on Tuesday. I like my new car.

minneapolisgenius said:

Yes, but it's only for a few weeks.

CarrieMpls said:

Always with you it goes back to ass

minneapolisgenius said:

all you have to do is pretend. make beleive

for example, is that ice drifting across the sidewalk? HELL no it is sand. are those drifts of snow and ice? NOPE!!! SAND dunes


join me, reality lovers. join me here in the sun where it is warm.

Imago said:

XxAxX said:

YES....Happy Friday Every1!!!!!

beautifullandb said:

I think I shall need to organize a happy hour outing today.

Good idea.

CarrieMpls said:

it's a friday essential

CarrieMpls said:

Yeah, I'll have to make a getaway every year at this time.

It's funny though because whenever I complain about the cold anywhere, everyone always says, "Hey you have no right to complain. You're from MN! You should be used to it."

XxAxX said:

Yeah, that works a like a charm.

minneapolisgenius said:

Do you tell them to SHUT THE HELL UP!?

Cause I would.

CarrieMpls said:

geez and i think 50 is cold lol


u gettin the extra blankys out?

Christopher said:

I even slept in a hoodie last night.

Stax said:

See? I totally need a fireplace. I don't think it would be so bad if I had a fireplace. Everyone loves a nice fire.

CarrieMpls said:

burn all your 90s prince albums that should keep it nice and toasty inside

Christopher said:

CarrieMpls said:

Yes I do.

I liken the severe MN cold to childbirth (even though I haven't experienced that yet. It's just what I've heard. ):

You can't imagine that feeling again no matter how hard you try. You knew it was the most painful thing ever while you were experiencing it, but after the fact it's all hazy. It's your body's natural way of imposing a sort of amnesia so you'll actually consider having kids again. If not, the world wouldn't be populated if women were able to remember it all.

It has to be something like that with the cold. I mean, people move to MN from California! And stay! It has to be some magick spell the state puts on you and forget all about how bad it was so you'll stay.

minneapolisgenius said:

That's because other than the weather for a few months of the year, it's absolutely lovely.

See, I complain in the cold, but I love my home too. My wanting to leave has more to do with a sense of adventure and wanting new experiences than wanting to get away.
I think I'll always come back here. But I suppose I won't know until I actually DO leave.

minneapolisgenius said:

I never forgot, it hurt like a motherfucker

Imago said:

You can say that again.....

ZombieKitten said:

Everyone I've ever asked said, "You know, I can't remember the pain really."

CarrieMpls said:

Minnesotans ALWAYS come back at some point in their lives if they leave. It is a fact. I've noticed this for a long time, and it's totally true. Not sure why, but it is.