Record lows

A massive storm hit half the country two days ago, dumping 20 inches over Chicagoland, closing many businesses and schools, and creating havoc. We here in southern Arizona are also freezing, thanks to a cold front that dipped way down from Canada. For the second day now I'm removing an inch of ice from the dogs' water bucket. I'm running out of bird seed to feed the cold and hungry birds that have been keeping warm in the bushes around our house, planted by the previous bird-loving home owners. I'll buy more seed later on today.

This cold weather is making the news. Today marks the coldest 3 Feb in Tucson's history, with the previous record of 44F which will surely break today. It's only going to be in the 30s today there, colder here in our foothills.

I don't remember overnight lows this low in my years in Arizona. I barely see the thermometer above the "10" degree mark right now. But luckily this is a short cold snap and temps should return to more normal temps by Saturday when I lead a hike down to the border.

The good news is that as an organic gardener many subterranean pests will also die from this cold. My apricots will actually like this freeze.

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Feels Like:7 °F
Barometer:30.22 in and rising
Humidity:40 %
Visibility:10 mi
Dewpoint:-9 °F
Wind:NE 16 mph
UV Index:--
UV Description:Low
Sunrise:7:09 AM
Sunset:5:53 PM

Detailed Local ForecastHow to Read Today: Mostly sunny and windy. Cold. High 34F. Winds ENE at 15 to 25 mph.
Tonight: Generally clear. Cold. Low 18F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow: A mainly sunny sky. High 51F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow night: Clear skies. Low 28F. Winds light and variable.
Saturday: Sunshine. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the mid 30s.
Sunday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the upper 30s.
Monday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the upper 30s