I don’t need this map to know that it has been colder than a penguin’s ass on the shady side of an iceberg. Honestly, I’m pretty sure any penguins in Ohio have their butts frozen solid to the icebergs by now.
I’m curious to see how January’s final temperatures shape up. It has been over a decade since we’ve had a January this frigid. Just look at the purple on this map—it’s like a bruise from when ole Jack Frost socked us right in the face!
It looks like we’re heading into our February thaw soon. The last week of January is expected to bring more moderate, near-normal temperatures, and the first week of February looks to be above average. Unfortunately, the long-range forecast after this mild spell seems to be hinting at impending doom—with the cold weather making a comeback.
I can’t wait for the media to start throwing around their favorite meteorology term again: ‘polar vortex’! They absolutely love that word. It’s the perfect, drama-filled phrase to grab attention for news headlines—Polar Vortex, the End is Near!
Well, in the meantime, hopefully those poor penguins can unfreeze their butts during the February thaw. I’m kinda guessing that’s going to leave a mark. 😉
Crock’s Thoughts 