Tonight, Dekalb, IL could see it's all-time record low temperature in jeopardy as clears skies, radiational cooling, a dense snow-pack, and arctic air already in place allows temperatures to plummet overnight. Our high for the day managed to "warm", i use that term loosely to -7ºF, but this was at midnight last night. In that regard, we really never recovered today even with the sun beaming down this afternoon which sets the stage for an even colder night. As I suspected the models didn't catch on last night and were too conservative on "their" forecast lows. We nearly reached -20ºF this morning as I for seen a possibility last night. Tonight, -20ºF should be no problem....in fact between -20 to -25ºF appears to be a good bet tonight here in Dekalb for our low temperature. The record is -27ºF (all time low), but -22ºF is tonight's record low...they are both in jeopardy. Hey, if it's this cold why not break them right? I added a few images from today: Yes, -15ºF didn't stop me from getting around. If you've lived in the Midwest your whole life you learn to deal with what old man winter has to offer.
Altgeld Hall as the sun sets on our first of two brutally cold days
Davis Hall during the late-afternoon
Another winter view (late-afternoon)
View behind Davis Hall
Will we break the records here in Dekalb tonight? Well we'll know by dawn tomorrow. It's gonna be very close...
