It was colder last year

As you shiver and deal with the cold, remember that it was even colder last year.

That said, it is cold. I have an enclosed porch that faces south and water freezes in it only when it is very cold, and water froze the past two nights. The river is frozen in places where the current is slow, such as upstream from the Talbert Bridge

 and downstream from the College Avenue Bridge.

 Though we did not get much snow so far, there are big piles in the parking lots.

 Some holiday decorations are still in place.

Even though school was canceled today, I did not see any kids out playing in the snow as I rode and walked around town.