Weather

[Magnum Man]

-45 here in MN tomorrow... dropping like a rock tonight...

 

[Innesfan]

Weather Channel keeps on upping the ante on this storm which will span a 2K mile swath from New Mexico to Maine. Now calling for 12'" to 18" of snow in NYC. Stay safe everyone.

 

[GaryE]

It does look bad for south of here. We'll get a little, maybe 15-20 cm. And we'll have a week in the teens below zero. But nothing like what poor @Magnum Man and his cows are facing. We'll all be in the frostbite zone for a bit - take care of yourselves and the tropical fish. And any cows.

 

[Magnum Man]

well, -25 actual... -36 windchill, and the furnace must be carboned up again, as it's blowing, but not heating... so, the fireplace is roaring, clothes dryer is blowing into the house, and a couple room electrics running( and of coarse the aquarium radiant heating... 100 year old farm house is at 60 degrees, and waiting for the service tech...

 

[Innesfan]

As I said, TWC continues to up the ante. The new headline:

 

[GaryE]

If this arrives as predicted - have styrofoam on hand. Box in your tank, even underneath if you have a stand that exposes the bottom glass. You can also go to a dollar store (here we can) and get a space blanket. Be ready to cover the tank immediately if power breaks down.
If you don't have an alternative heating source, things will go wrong quickly if the house chills down.

Even towels and blankets can buy time. A total loss of home heating is what it is - a serious issue for tropical fish (and people). You may be able to get away with 2 to 3 days if you act quickly.