0-15 degrees F with sunshine is my favorite bike racing weather. Winter fat tire bike racing is a lot of fun. But I really can't think of anything outdoors that is enjoyable at -40. Maybe ice fishing if you have an insulated ice shack with a heater.

I second Danielle's advice about winter tires. I've been running studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta tires on my vehicles for about 20 years. Even my big 12 passenger van which is rear wheel drive with an open differential gets around great in snow storms and ice. Tires make all the difference.

Quote from: Northern Star Girl on September 29, 2024, 06:49:11 PMLast week I got all of my warmer winter clothes organized in my closet.

I think my winter clothes would pass for your summer clothes. 

We hit the low 80s today. We'll be in the mid 70s at the end of next week, so I'm still enjoying summer.  We did get winter tires put on the SUV but probably won't really need them until mid December.

I'm glad you're ready for winter.

Paulie.

As I always say thats way to cold for me, had to layer up a bit already and its still mid teens C !!!

Quote from: Northern Star Girl on September 29, 2024, 06:49:11 PMEven though it is not yet the winter season... here where I live the temperatures lately
are COLD... this morning when I woke up it was 15 deg (f) and a light
snow on the ground
... and it is still the month of September.  Later today it got up to 21 deg(f).  Last week I got
all of my warmer winter clothes organized in my closet.  I have winter tires on my truck and SUV...
 ... I am ready!
Hugs, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

Southern Utah on Saturday, 102F. 

Quote from: Northern Star Girl on May 11, 2024, 02:26:44 PM

I found my inspiration. You sent me this photo in private messages, the painting is well underway.

Hello, Danielle. Judging by the photos, the nature of Alaska reminds me a lot of my native Karelia. When I find myself in the city I miss the sounds of the forest a lot, I feel anxious, the pictures brings the memory of sounds in the brain and give partial tranquility.

I appreciate that you not only keep the forum afloat, on your fragile shoulders, but you're a symbol, an icon. So much work and self-discipline in that beautiful face. Thank you for existing.

Saturday, October 25, 2024  Update:
I have been very busy at my office, working 6 days a week, and sometimes I will go in
on for a few hours on Sunday after church and lunch to clean up the paperwork and
be ready for the next day, MONDAY !!!  No rest for the weary but most members that
have followed my postings for many years will know that my favorite saying is:
      "Busy People are Happy People"   ....  so in conclusion, I am very happy indeed.

Winter has very much arrived here.... 
...today where I live it has been quite cold 9 degrees (f)  [minus -13 deg C]
and it has been SNOWING ....  I love the fresh snow.

HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

I enjoy staying busy, but not busy shoveling snow.
Keep that stuff up there, please. 

This morning's important task DONE !!!

             

Quote from: Northern Star Girl on November 05, 2024, 03:11:04 PMThis morning's important task DONE !!!

             

Good for you!

Chrissy

November 13, 2024    Wednesday evening

...early Winter has hit hard yesterday and today.

Several inches of snow on the ground.....             
    ....cold temps, right now (minus) -4 deg (f)  [-20 C]
and cold temperatures all this week.

HUGS, Danielle

Bundle up!

Those temps are way below the shiver point. brrrrrr 

6C rising to 10C yesterday and thats cold enough for me working on my friends car in his garage with the doors closed. Chuck another log on the fire!!!

Stay warm with your fireplace, baked goods, and sweetie!

Winter weather continues, lots of snow today and cold ... -2 deg (f)
Here is a picture of my driveway this afternoon.

         

Quote from: Northern Star Girl on November 16, 2024, 09:46:32 PMWinter weather continues, lots of snow today and cold ... -2 deg (f)
Here is a picture of my driveway this afternoon.

         

Beautiful, but I hope you don't have to shovel that to get to work. 

Quote from: Lori Dee on November 16, 2024, 09:51:25 PMBeautiful, but I hope you don't have to shovel that to get to work. 

Probably some of her men friends help with the snow removal.

We all appreciate our amigos. 

Chrissy

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on November 16, 2024, 10:05:41 PMProbably some of her men friends help with the snow removal.

We all appreciate our amigos. 

Chrissy

Or hitchhike into town with the Iditarod Teams. 

@ChrissyRyan    cc: @Lori Dee
Dear Chrissy:
You are very correct.  Many of my coffee shop (male) friends that I initially
met when I relocated here back in 2017/2018 as the new girl in town...
...without me asking, they arrive to snow plow my driveway and to shovel
the snow around my home... 
...some of then have become my CPA clients as well.

I do make certain to thank them profusely with baked goods, pies and
cookies that I frequently make.

For certain, as you stated:  "We all appreciate our amigos"

HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on November 16, 2024, 10:05:41 PM

Probably some of her men friends help with the snow removal.

We all appreciate our amigos. 

Chrissy

Beautiful winter weather you are having Danielle. But way to cold for me. I'll stick to the fall weather down hear in the states and continue to trail ride for as long as our nice weather lasts. 63deg here yesterday.

The short days of the winter time are definitely here... it got dark here
about 15 minutes ago around 3:00pm and the sun won't be rising tomorrow morning until
almost 10:00am.

The positive thing about the shorter days and long dark nights is the spectacular
night sky.... no big city lights to interfere with the view. 

 I am closing my office a little early and then going to dinner at ToothFairy's home,
 then sitting with her in front of her warm fireplace ..... 

.....it is cold here today, SNOW on the ground and right now the
temperature is minus -12 deg (f)    [-25 C]     burrrrrrrrrr
             

HUGS, Danielle