#extreme-cold

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climate-change
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
OMG science

How this cold snap has Lake Michigan steaming one day and covered in a thin sheet of ice the next

The recent extreme weather in Chicago, from warm temperatures to bitter cold, has created a fascinating phenomenon on Lake Michigan.
The warm start to winter followed by a sudden plunge in temperatures is due to a shift in atmospheric circulation, bringing cold air masses from Canada. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
3 months ago
OMG science

Why we're getting extreme cold with record global warming | CBC News

Extreme cold hitting parts of Canada
Global warming does not eliminate winter [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
OMG science

Why we still have brutal cold snaps even as the planet warms to record levels

Extreme cold is hitting the United States after a summer of record-breaking heat.
Cold extremes will still occur even as winters warm overall. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Wellness

Pets Are Vulnerable to Cold Weather, Too

Extreme cold poses risks for pets, including hypothermia, frostbite, and injuries from slipping on ice.
When temperatures are at or below freezing, pets should only be outdoors for 10 to 15 minutes, similar to how they shouldn't be outside for too long in extreme heat. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Chicago

Chicago man walks Lake Michigan 'ice pancakes' in swim trunks

A Chicago life coach braved single-digit temperatures to walk across 'ice pancakes' that formed in Lake Michigan.
George Donald Miller frequently posts his ice-cold swims on social media. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Education

Schools set to reopen Wednesday for CPS and U-46

Chicago Public Schools will hold classes on Wednesday after cancelling instruction and activities on Tuesday due to frigid temperatures.
Students will not need to make up missed class time from the Tuesday cancellation. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Scenes From a Harsh Winter Sweeping the U.S.

Plunging temperatures and severe weather conditions have put nearly 100 million people at risk across the country.
Forecasters predict that hundreds of records gauging the cold could be broken this week.
Despite the dangerous conditions, some Americans braved the cold to attend events and participate in outdoor activities. [ more ]
WIRED
4 months ago
OMG science

How Your Body Adapts to Extreme Cold

Scientists are studying how the human body adjusts to extreme cold.
Physiological adaptations to cold can be the result of natural selection or short-term acclimatization. [ more ]
euronews
4 months ago
Europe news

Europe hit by extreme cold, storms and flooding

Extreme cold and snowstorms disrupted transportation and closed schools in Scandinavia.
Temperatures fell below minus 40 degrees Celsius in the Nordic region for a second day in a row. [ more ]
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