[Magdalen] How cold is cold?

[Cantor03 at aol.com]

It's 5 F now in these Pennsylvania Poconos, with a high predicted  of
12.  Back down to 2 F tonight, but then somewhat  warmer.

 
If this is the big week for winter, it pales with what we had here 25  and 
more
years ago.  To give an example of global warming:
 
We have had the coldest and snowiest days on record since I've  lived
here, but both (different winters) about 25 years ago (-24 F and 38"  snow 
in
a 24 hour period).
 
It hasn't been below zero here for about 15 years.  We've  changed from
USDA Climate Zone 5a to 5b/6a in a quarter century.
 
They were offering Southern Magnolias (Magnolia grandiflora) for 
planting here last spring.
 
What's next - palm trees?
 
 
 
David Strang - In Southern Luzerne County Pennsylvania.