The weather around here is turnin’ colder, and by the looks of it, we’re in for a deep freeze in the next few days. A light snow is fallin’ today, just enough to remind us winter’s still in full swing. It’s a good time to get those smaller projects done inside, where it’s warm. The temperatures are settin’ up to dip low, with highs around -6°C (21°F) today, and it’ll only get colder from here, with the night time temperatures droppin’ to -8°C (17°F).

Thursday should see a bit more snow, but nothing that’ll pile up too high. Still, with the wind and the cold, it’ll make travel a bit trickier. Expect highs of around -3°C (27°F), and the nighttime temperatures will dip down to -12°C (10°F). By the weekend, things take a real turn, with highs just above freezing (around 0°C/32°F) Saturday, then dropping like a hammer Sunday into next week. We’re lookin’ at highs around -15°C (5°F) or colder, with a real bite to the air. The nighttime lows could plunge to -20°C (-4°F) or even lower. For those of us used to the cold, it’s nothing new, but it’ll sure make you feel it, especially if you’re workin’ outdoors or driving around on those back roads.

Now’s the time to be careful with your work in the woodworking shop, too. If you’re using any wood that’s been sittin’ outside, it might be tough to work with once the temperature drops that low. The cold dries it out, and that can mess with how the grain behaves.

So, as the cold settles in, make sure you’ve got a good fire going, take your time on your projects, and keep an eye on the weather. Winter’s got a way of changin’ things fast, but we’ve seen it all before. Keep the wood split, the shop warm, and most importantly, stay safe out there.

Until next time—keep your hands busy and your stories alive! GW