Yesterday started out cold, and got really, really, REALLY cold, just like the weather report said it would be:

… Arctic airmass to bring dangerously cold wind chills…

… Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect until 12 PM CST /1 PM
EST/ Sunday…

A Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect until 12 PM CST /1 PM
EST/ Sunday.

High temperatures this afternoon will struggle through the single
digits across much of northern Illinois and Northwest
Indiana… while reaching around 10 above across parts of east
central Illinois and central Indiana. West winds of 10 to 15 mph
will result in wind chill readings of 10 below to 20 below zero.

The forecast was for the deep freeze to come in (apparently from Siberia?) at around midnight, with lots of wind but no snow. And that’s pretty much how it worked; we made chili and some cornbread from a mix and stayed in, with a fire going in the fireplace.

Then I had an event to go to today that was non-optional, so I bundled up in layers until I looked like a colorful plush toy and took off. I’ll have to take a photo of me in my Winter Ninja ensemble, it’s good for a laugh. And I jingle, too!

I’ll be blogging more about the event over at Holy Moly. I’m glad I made the effort, it was great.

It’s clear, but still friggin’ damn’ cold. We’re remaining in for the day.