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Wind chills in parts of North Dakota reached minus 70 degrees (minus 56 degrees Celsius), while the heat index in Miami was more than 160 degrees warmer at 92 (33 degrees Celsius). (apnews.com)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It doesn't matter how good the rig is if all four wheels are on ice lol.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

That's where studs come in. Been there done that. Just takes more prep

Also this is why I'm only advocating for back roads and rural roads to not be plowed. And to have people prepare themselves for that kindve environment instead of relying on us as a society to try and stop the weather from doing what it does.

And if it's to slick take the sled. Or snow machine