According to WBUR and a slew of other news articles, today is the coldest day Massachusetts has experienced in the past six years. Last night, meteorologists predicted wind chill temperatures of -15 to -25 degrees Fahrenheit in Boston.
Thanks to numerous weather warnings from my mother, WBZ, and strangers in the street, I piled on so many layers last night and this morning that I was actually sweating after a 15-minute walk outside. In case you’re curious about how many layers it takes to overheat in below-freezing temperatures, let me enlighten you:
- Knit shirt
- Wool sweater
- Thermal leggings
- Wool knee socks
- Leg warmers
- Pants
- Snow boots
- Wool shawl
- Silk glove liners
- Elbow-length knit gloves
- Winter hat, originally bought for my January trip to Prague and Vienna
- Knee-length down jacket (a.k.a., the sleeping bag with arms)
I may or may not resemble Randy from “A Christmas Story.”
But I’d rather look comical than become a human icicle.
Weather: 12 degrees in Boston, but it feels like -3, so layer up and stay warm!
Moods:
Anna – 6 out of 10 on the “so miserable I can’t get out of bed” to “jumping for joy” scale. Lots to do.
Hannah – She’s traveling, so no rating today.
Ditch the Umbrella 