50 degrees windchill!

What the heck does that even feel like? I don't even want to know! Right now it says it's -24 degrees with -50 as the windchill! Here's what the local news channel posted it says at 3:30 this morning.

"It has turned out to a record-breaking morning with low temperatures dropping all the way into the -20s in portions of eastern Iowa. With the wind factored in, the wind chill indices are down into the -40s. It is very important that you wear multiple layers of clothing if headed out today and cover exposed skin. Wind chill numbers this low can mean frostbite in as little as 10 minutes according to the National Weather Service. Bundle up and stay warm!!!"

Of course hubby went off to work. He said he would call me if his car won't start after sitting outside all day and I'd have to come and get him! Right! Me and the precious 3 kids! Nice!

Gotta love our Iowa weather!

Record breaking weather!

Internet UPDATE: "Nearly every area school district had canceled Thursday classes by Wednesday night as forecasts called for temperatures to plummet as low as 22 below zero overnight.

Many area districts, made the decision in a time frame from 8 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Area schools were canceled Wednesday due mainly to miserable driving conditions after snow fell overnight."

My kids are happy....I am sad. Since I am now feeling better (strep) I'd like to go somewhere, anywhere! But I'm afraid if we go to the movie or mall or friends that my car may not start sitting out in the 50 below windchill! Seriously!

Time to prepare for Valentines!

 

"Does this look like good snow to eat?"

 

minus 17! You've got to be kidding me!

Here's what our morning news said, "We wake up to a thicker blanket of snow here with areas averaging 4-7" of snow on the ground making for treacherous roads. The snow will end early and then we will watch the winds pick up from the northerly direction causing the blowing and drifting of the new coating of light, fluffy snow. At the same time, temperatures will plummet well below zero making for dangerously cold wind chill indices Wednesday night in the -30 to -40 range as actual temperatures approach -20. Allow extra time for your travels and stay warm!"

All schools in the area are closed. Not good for me! I'm home with strep throat and 3 kids! Hopefully my fevers are gone today because yesterday it was NOT fun. Right now the tylonel is working, I just can't swallow with out shivering. Let's hope the kids don't get this. Where the heck did I get it? Doesn't seem like I haven't been anywhere. Then my husband reminded me of all the places I went where there were a lot of people, oh yeah. Still with this weather I haven't been doing much and it is driving me crazy! But hey there's always taxes to work on. Yes!