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frozenchief · 01-12-2024, 09:22 PM

This is funny: Will Alaska Be Warmer than Kansas City?

https://www.kansascity.com/news/weat...284174868.html

Probably will be this weekend. We will be getting the usual low twenties for the high but then, we've already had a pretty good cold snap right after Christmas. Didn't hit 0 for a few days. And the end of January is typically the coldest part of the year so we have that to look forward to. Frankly, you all are getting what we typically get. Sunspot activity is diminished, which weakens the jet stream and pushes it east and south. That allows the cold Siberian air that typically hits my state to push further into the contiguous US instead of staying in Canada or the northern US. So just consider this a little gift from Russia and Alaska.

If you're going to the game, wear layers, especially for your feet. If you can, a thin layer of merino wool socks with a much thicker layer of wool socks can work wonders. SmartWool is a great brand of sock. Polypropelene is a good base layer. Under Armor makes some good base layers as does Carhartt. If you want to be really warm, get a good base layer for your legs, like long underwear. THen go to Cabela's or Bass Pro Shop and buy fleece wader liners. They're designed to be worn under fishing waders in cold weather. Standing in glacial-fed water all day, even in water-proof liners, can get very cold so thick liners really keep your legs warm. You wear those two layers and then your pants and you will definitely be warm.

Stay warm my friends.

01-12-2024, 09:22 PM	#10
frozenchief Cynical Misanthrope Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Alaska Casino cash: $1101379	This is funny: Will Alaska Be Warmer than Kansas City? https://www.kansascity.com/news/weat...284174868.html Probably will be this weekend. We will be getting the usual low twenties for the high but then, we've already had a pretty good cold snap right after Christmas. Didn't hit 0 for a few days. And the end of January is typically the coldest part of the year so we have that to look forward to. Frankly, you all are getting what we typically get. Sunspot activity is diminished, which weakens the jet stream and pushes it east and south. That allows the cold Siberian air that typically hits my state to push further into the contiguous US instead of staying in Canada or the northern US. So just consider this a little gift from Russia and Alaska. If you're going to the game, wear layers, especially for your feet. If you can, a thin layer of merino wool socks with a much thicker layer of wool socks can work wonders. SmartWool is a great brand of sock. Polypropelene is a good base layer. Under Armor makes some good base layers as does Carhartt. If you want to be really warm, get a good base layer for your legs, like long underwear. THen go to Cabela's or Bass Pro Shop and buy fleece wader liners. They're designed to be worn under fishing waders in cold weather. Standing in glacial-fed water all day, even in water-proof liners, can get very cold so thick liners really keep your legs warm. You wear those two layers and then your pants and you will definitely be warm. Stay warm my friends.
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