No 'Snowpocalypse' in Chicago This Winter, And You Can Thank El Nino

Chicago's expected to see less snow and higher-than-average temperatures throughout the winter, said Paul Pastelok, a meteorologist for AccuWeather.

http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20151103/downtown/no-snowpocalypse-c...

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Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on November 4, 2015 at 7:29am

knock on wood

we shall soon find out (in the next 5 months)

Bike Winter !

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Permalink Reply by Yasmeen on November 4, 2015 at 8:14am

Don't hate me for saying this but... I am going to admit it, I am super bummed about this. Last year was such a lame snow winter and I love to xc ski. If we have a cold winter with no snow, it will make me sad. I am so looking forward to xc skiing and renting a fat bike to ride at Kettle Moraine. No one wants a snow-filled winter more than me. :-/

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Permalink Reply by V W on November 4, 2015 at 12:19pm

Same here although I don't have a bike with snow tires. I still like riding in snow anyway. And I love shoveling snow. It's a fun exercise for me.

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Permalink Reply by Bob Kastigar on November 4, 2015 at 12:32pm

It's too bad the Bike Winter Wimps are a secret society. They're probably celebrating.

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Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on November 4, 2015 at 2:13pm

Is this a CL group? I searched The Chainlink. A secret society? Bob always talks about them. Bob?

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Permalink Reply by Josh Garis on November 5, 2015 at 6:07am

Once I figured out the right gear for winter riding I actually grew to love it. So I’m actually a little disappointed because I always look forward to the colder months when the trails are blissfully empty except for the few really dedicated winter riders.

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on November 5, 2015 at 1:32pm

I am definitely not a fan of snow, but the cold can be pleasant. (Okay, maybe not 10 below with 45 below wind chill). But even if it is only the 20s most people will be hibernating. It is even noticeably lighter traffic if it is in the 40s.

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Permalink Reply by Irvin Steinert on November 22, 2015 at 5:23am

In the suburbs most cyclists are hibernating when it hits 55deg F

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Permalink Reply by Joe Guzzardo on November 22, 2015 at 9:44am

My biggest problem has always been my fingers freezing up. I ordered some hand warmers to insert inside my mittens, which may solve my problem, but I'm curious about what works for you.