Weather Roller Coaster

I didn't ride last Friday.

And ...

I don't know why. It was 3F/-16C when I went to work, but it warmed up nicely to 20F/-7C by time to leave. And, I must say I was wondering even more voraciously why I didn't ride when I neared the Scottrade Center. The crowd from the matinee performance of "Frozen" was letting out. I was walking against the flow of folks. Not my idea of a good time.

I didn't ride today either, but I knew why.

Over the weekend we did get the snow the forecaster said we might. We didn't get the ice which was also a possibility. I am always grateful to not get ice.

There is a chance of freezing rain tonight. Looks like I'll be driving again tomorrow even though it is supposed to warm up to 50F/10C by the afternoon. Alas, the warm up is to last only a day then back to snow and cold. We're on the weather roller coaster again.

A Dusting

I didn't ride today.

We did get the predicted dusting of snow.

It snowed on and off during much of the morning.

By evening the roads were all clear and dry.

And what of tomorrow. The National Weather Service says it will be, "Cold." We all now "Cold" is a relative term.

It was 23F/-5C and light snow in the morning. It didn't warm up today. It actually was a little cooler when it was time to head for home.

Smooth

Yes, I rode today.

And . . .

Still no one else in the parking area. I did see a sportbike out and about on my way home. I didn't see anyone else out. This makes two days without seeing any scooters. This is unusual. On the other hand the bicycles were out in force.

The forecast is for a dusting of snow overnight. All the streets have been treated again. It is also supposed to get colder.

The Symba being air cooled loved the temperatures today. Smooth.

• 23F/-5C with a few clouds for the ride to work.
• 40F/4C and more clouds for the ride home.

Yes.

Yes, I rode to work today.

And ...

I was the only one in the parking area.

Not only has Chieftain Rider not been riding, I've not seen him around the Courthouse. I'm beginning to get concerned.

I thought it funny that while I saw two riders out yesterday, today I saw no one else.

• 14F/-10C and clear for the ride to work. Tis the season for sun in my eyes.
• 39F/4C and a cloud here and there for the home ride.

Some Folks Did

Nope, I didn't ride today.

But, some other folks did.

I didn't see anyone out and about in the morning. However, by the afternoon it had warmed up to a balmy 16F/-9C. I doubt you can make it out, but the rider in the above photo is wearing camo. I will give him credit for having a yellow scooter and a yellow helmet. The other two wheel motor powered vehicle I saw was also a scooter. I couldn't get a photo. They were riding two up on what looked to be a small Vespa and they looked very cold.

It was colder in the morning. It was 4F/-15.5C as I walked across the City Hall Parking Lot.

This sparrow thought it a good idea to hang around in the steam. Even so, he was all puffed up.

The evening was capped with a nice gentle sunset.

I Hope

Still not riding to work.

I almost rode today. It was 1F/17C at ride time and was suppose to warm up to 17F/-8C by quitting time. Alas, I decided not to. I'm sure the Symba would have started after being outside all day, sure, but not positive.

Clouds are moving in. Possibly a dusting of snow tonight with a forecast of sleet and possibly freezing rain later. Four wheels sound much better than two.

Maybe next week. I hope.

Sun

Yes, I rode to work today.

And . . .

There was just the right amount of clouds to make for an interesting sunrise.

For the evening commute the only clouds on the horizon was the beefed up police presence for the kickoff of Mardi Gras.

Last year at this time of the evening there wasn't anyone in front of City Hall, but things can change in a year's time.

No matter what happens during this Mardi Gras weekend one thing is for certain. It is going to be chilly. One might say it is going to be "nipplely".

The Courthouses are closed for President's Day Monday. I'm glad. I want to keep practicing this three day weekend stuff until I get it right.

• 21F/-6C and a few clouds for the ride to work.
• 42F/5.5C and pretty clear for the home ride.