***Official 2025 Weather Thread***

[Pope]

Very tired of all the static electricity and sore throats from the dry air so I just dropped $150 on a 3.6 gallon AirCare humidifier and I set the humidity level to 35%. Can't believe how quickly I'm refilling it, and seeing condensation on my windows.

A little too early to decide if the purchase was worth it, but I'm liking the early results.

 

[somecyguy]

Very tired of all the static electricity and sore throats from the dry air so I just dropped $150 on a 3.6 gallon AirCare humidifier and I set the humidity level to 35%. Can't believe how quickly I'm refilling it, and seeing condensation on my windows.

A little too early to decide if the purchase was worth it, but I'm liking the early results.

When I replaced my furnace this fall, I made sure to get a humidifier on it. I previously had a floor one that I refilled every other day during the winter. It has the capability of turning on the fan if the furnace isn't running and it detects the humidity dropping. Big improvement.

 

[throwittoblythe]

When I replaced my furnace this fall, I made sure to get a humidifier on it. I previously had a floor one that I refilled every other day during the winter. It has the capability of turning on the fan if the furnace isn't running and it detects the humidity dropping. Big improvement.

We have an in-line humidifier. It always takes me a minute to remember that when we get our water bill this time of year and our usage has spiked.

 

[Pope]

When I replaced my furnace this fall, I made sure to get a humidifier on it. I previously had a floor one that I refilled every other day during the winter. It has the capability of turning on the fan if the furnace isn't running and it detects the humidity dropping. Big improvement.

My old furnace had a humidifier on it, but our water is so hard that it pooped out quickly. I decided to not have one on my new furnace. I just got this stand alone humidifier for the winter months and placed it under a cold air return to help it circulate throughout the house.

CONSOLE 3.6-Gal. Cool Mist Evaporative Whole House Humidifier for 3,600 sq. ft., White

 

[somecyguy]

My old furnace had a humidifier on it, but our water is so hard that it pooped out quickly. I decided to not have one on my new furnace. I just got this stand alone humidifier for the winter months and placed it under a cold air return to help it circulate throughout the house.

CONSOLE 3.6-Gal. Cool Mist Evaporative Whole House Humidifier for 3,600 sq. ft., White

I have well water so I know that feeling. I'll be replacing the filter almost monthly during the winter.

 

[CYaeger]

I don’t mind the cold, keep the snow away

 

[wxman1]

 

[BigJCy]

Get through Tuesday then looks like we have a pretty nice stretch of temps:

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[wxman1]

 

[jsb]

Today wasn’t so bad. The sun makes a huge difference.

 

[NWICY]

Today wasn’t so bad. The sun makes a huge difference.

If you could stay out of the wind

 

[wxman1]

 

[Letterkenny]

I don't want nice temps, I want some ****ing snow.

 

[ISUAgronomist]

Currently -16F with wind chill of -38F.

 

[ClonesTwenty1]

I don't want nice temps, I want some ****ing snow.

I honestly don’t think we are going to get a big storm this winter. Farmers almanac is nailing their prediction for this year

 

[cyphoon]

When I replaced my furnace this fall, I made sure to get a humidifier on it.

For those that have a whole home humidifier, don't forget to flip the baffle to the winter setting. I seem to forget this every year.

H

 

[Cyhig]

The twin cities forecast is below zero temps for 60 consecutive hours. And my kid is at a scout camp for the weekend!

 

[awd4cy]

Today wasn’t so bad. The sun makes a huge difference.

Today was horrible. Would rather it be 20 degrees below zero with no wind.

 

[cyphoon]

I honestly don’t think we are going to get a big storm this winter.

February typically brings a bit more moisture than January. Just need cold to make it snow, which seems to be in a surplus right now.

In the 10 year window from 2010 to 2019, February was the snowiest month in central Iowa: 13.6" vs 8.6" for January.

I much prefer snow over this bitter cold BS, although at this point, I wouldn't mind dodging major snowfall. Wouldn't have to bother hooking up the snow plow to our 4 wheeler.

H

 

[bluestarcyclone]

February typically brings a bit more moisture than January. Just need cold to make it snow, which seems to be in a surplus right now.

In the 10 year window from 2010 to 2019, February was the snowiest month in central Iowa: 13.6" vs 8.6" for January.

I much prefer snow over this bitter cold BS, although at this point, I wouldn't mind dodging major snowfall. Wouldn't have to bother hooking up the snow plow to our 4 wheeler.

H

I usually just hope to avoid both at the same time. The 'wet snow directly to cold so bitter ice melt doesn't work' storm is always the worst.