Cold Is A Killer
Cold is the natural state of things without light or other radiation to warm things up; it’s typically coldest when it’s dark. Cold is a condition of low temperatures. It’s…
View ArticleWhat Do Ladybugs Mean?
I spotted my first ladybug today. What’s that mean? Cold season is approaching. Ladybugs like to find protection from the weather by clustering together and living under leaves or bark.…
View ArticleLook Out For Spiders
If you find spiderwebs inside your house, it means it may get cold soon. Spiders go indoors to seek shelter when the weather is cool. Black widow spiders especially don’t…
View ArticleIt’s Autumnal Equinox
Autumn is officially here, and that means cold weather either has arrived or will be soon. Autumnal equinox is when daytime and nighttime are of equal length all over Earth,…
View ArticleFrostbite Facts
You don’t have to be in Antarctica to get frostbite. Sometimes just being exposed to temperatures below 32°F (0°C) can make your skin freeze. If the wind is blowing, your…
View ArticleKeep Emergency Blankets On Hand
As the season changes to colder weather, already dumping snow on parts of the Midwest and Northeast, and sending temperatures down into the single digits in some areas, it’s a…
View ArticleProtect Your Pets From The Cold
Just because pets have fur doesn’t mean they’re immune from the cold. In general, long- haired or thick-coated animals tend to be more cold tolerant, but they are still at…
View ArticleWhiteout Hazards
Whiteouts occur when visibility lowers to zero, or near zero, and the horizon line becomes indistinguishable. Overcast cloud cover appears to merge with the surface of snow, creating uniform whiteness;…
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