These photos were taken around 9:15 AM from my house. I didn't feel like going outside as it was minus 42 C. . War vapor freezes in the air so we have the hazy conditions.
A few deer wandered through the yard last night. Rabbits had also been in the yard. Today I saw one chickadee, one house sparrow and numerous bohemian waxwings.
Hi Red, I just checked on Red Deer and see that the current temperature is -36C or -33F. It has always interested me that when it gets cold enough the C and F scales are about the same number. That’s where we are tonight. Thanks for all the photos. The haze is really interesting. As for your previous post, “Survival” and the effects on animals … I’m concerned about my hummingbirds. At the temps we’ve had in Seattle, the feeders will freeze up. I’m using a heater to keep my feeders available for the little birds … they’ve made it through similar weather in previous years. Keeping my fingers crossed for them now. John
ReplyDeleteHumming birds are quite tough. The thing that will kill them is if the food is suddenly taken away. They are smart little beggars and will take advantage of food. Short answer . If you keep the food supplied they survive.
DeleteYou are exactly right. Today I’ve seen 3 hummers at my feeder. They made it through! Seattle is back up to 36F today.
DeleteNever thought about it being so cold outside that water vapor freezes, creating a haze. I drove home from work in -6 F. The wind chill is near -25 F and we still had the Chiefs vs Dolphins football game. Bizarre. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteWhen water freezes in the atmosphere it's called ice fog.
DeleteYour photos sure tell the true story! I enjoy seeing bohemian waxwings and more so, hearing them, they sing a sweet little tune.
ReplyDeleteI'm worried about the B waxwings this year as there is little to no mountain ash berry crop. I know that they can eat buds.
DeleteWhen winter came it really came.
ReplyDeleteWe say it came with a blast.
DeleteWe are warmer than you but it still feels very cold to me -12° F right now in Illinois, altho, you probably know that as I remember that your daughter lives in Illinois. Stay safe, Red!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I learned how to get the degree symbol on my keyboard so I can type these comments about the weather. Hold down the Alt key and type the numbers 248. When you release the Alt key, you will have the ° on your screen! Who invented that?!
Well that's a very cool way to get the sign. Funny that it isn't there in a place of it's own.
DeleteThat is one good thing about snow...seeing the tracks of who has been by in the night.
ReplyDeleteStay safe and warm xx
Works ok with fresh snow.
DeleteI've been seeing headlines about the arctic blast and I've been thinking of you and hoping all is well there. Your photos really capture that cold. Take care there. (NewRobin13)
ReplyDeleteWhat you se is called ice fog. Water particles freeze in the air.
DeleteLooks cold! We are expecting a very cold week here. Take care, stay warm and safe. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteEverybody is getting a good visit from winter.
DeleteThose photographs bring home what a cold winter is.
ReplyDeleteThe ice fog makes it look cold.
DeleteI know I say this every winter, but I can't even imagine temperatures that cold.
ReplyDeleteWell you'll have to make a trip into winter and then you won't have to use your imagination about winter.
DeleteThose pictures show a winter that makes ours look like a Hawaiian summer day! Yikes, Red! Stay warm and safe. :-)
ReplyDeleteWe get used to it and if we make sure we're out every day like you we get used to conditions.
DeleteNow that looks c c c cccccccold!
ReplyDeleteFortunately it won't last that long.
DeleteYikes, it certainly looks cold. You got to see quite a few wildlife sightings. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteI didn't see the wildlife , just the evidence. We rarely see deer or rabbits in the day.
DeleteI'm always happy to see them but wonder where they go in weather like this to stay safe and warm, which must be nigh on impossible.
DeleteStay warm! Embrace the cold:)
ReplyDeleteYes, you know that we have to get out there and get used to the cold.
DeleteI can't even imagine that kind of cold and I certainly can't imagine how the critters survive it.
ReplyDeleteWe all adapt. We have many black people moving here from Africa and after a few day they withstand cold like the rest of us.
DeleteKeep warm.
ReplyDeleteI'm a wimp theses days and stay inside.
DeleteIt seems like it would be very hard to stay warm enough outside in those temperatures. Don't some people have to work outside?
ReplyDeleteOh Red - it makes me cold even to write that temperature. Here we are all complaining of how cold it is. The sun is shining. It is a beautiful day but only plus 3!!!! As I type this the heating is full on and my clothing is multi layered - I don't think I could face getting out of bed in your temperatures. It certainly makes me realise that even getting cold feet when standing on the Athabaska glacier is warmish for you.
ReplyDeleteYou have had SUCH cold weather!
ReplyDeleteWe only got down to -30 C during this recent chill and that is as low as I care to go. I spent it reading and napping in front of a roaring fire all day.
ReplyDeleteStay warm. Don’t think I’d venture out for any reason!
ReplyDeleteBrrr!
ReplyDeleteWe are supposed to go down to the negatives tomorrow, but no where near as cold as you folks. Still...I'm freezing!!!!! I'd never survive up there!
ReplyDeleteOur temps in Nashua, NH, were in the 20s today after a 3-inch snowfall yesterday. It's cold but still warmer than in your area, Red. And, thanks for the blog anniversary well wishes you left in a comment today.
ReplyDeleteThis really was one of the coldest days in Chicago too. My daughter has been keeping me updated on the temperatures. My granddaughter had to have remote learning. I sure hope it's warming up for you up north.
ReplyDeleteIt was so cold there. We're at -15 C. this morn.
ReplyDeleteLook very cold Red
ReplyDeleteOur sun had been missing again since many days n temps are springing around 20 to 7 or 6 sometimes.