This is the story of the Glen Ellyn vines and their current existence underneath the blanket of probably 12 inches of snow, even still, nearly 10 days after the Chicago Blizzard of 2011 (which took place on Feb 1st and 2nd, 2011).
As I registered the real temp of -8 degrees Fahrenheit on late Wednesday night of this past week (Feb 9, 2011), I learned when I had awoken that at 8AM Glen Ellyn, Illinois was expecting the mercury to drop to -12 degrees before reversing such a trend. So far, to my knowledge, that is the coldest temperature that Glen Ellyn has been able to reach so far this winter.
The current temperature is 43 degrees Fahrenheit. That registers a 55 degree difference and temperature range. The winds are blowing today, quite vigorously. But we are not out of winter's clutch just yet. Things are changing, though, ever so slightly. Actually, a family friend tells that the oil rig workers in the North Sea have to deal with the March gales at this time, indicating changes in the seasons and the dawn of spring. Follow the link for a cool website:
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/marine/shipping_forecast.html#All~All
More to come.
Thank you!
