TO BIKE OR NOT TO BIKE

I'm trying to decide whether to ride my bike or to walk to work today. One morning last week the weather report looked incredibly grim with visibility at less than 1/2 mile, high winds and a subzero temperature. I hadn't opened my blinds before leaving, so was pleasantly surprised that the sun was shining and the winds hadn't picked up yet...a glorious morn and an enjoyable walk on the still frozen lagoon. On the bike ride home from work yesterday, the strong, cold winds and I fought it out...I think it just wanted someone to toss around like a lion does its cub. It had almost lifted and definitely propelled me towards work earlier in the day.

This morning NOAA, a reliable source of weather conditions most days, reports a wind chill of -11 F with winds out of the east. Here's a peek of our weather here. To bike or not to bike...that is the question...


Detailed forecast for

Northern Arctic Coast

Today
Partly sunny. Flurries. Areas of blowing snow. Highs in the upper teens. East winds 15 to 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Areas of blowing snow. Lows 5 to 10 above. East winds 15 to 25 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny. Areas of blowing snow. Highs in the upper teens. East winds 15 to 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Areas of blowing snow. Lows in the lower teens. East winds 15 to 25 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs around 20. East winds around 20 mph.

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