RW>The Great Lakes area you were in is well documented as one of the coldest
RW>parts in that neck of the woods. Cold air moving over cold water or ice
RW>isn't exactly a South Pacific sea breeze. Not to mention that the 'lake
RW>effect' on temps and precipitation is also well known. Hard to say though
RW>that Montana winters are any warmer since there too they get the arctic
RW>air masses that Chicago gets and the lattitude is that much further north
RW>than Chicago. I doubt it. To hear the boys in Saskatchewan and Alberta
RW>tell it, it gets mighty cold up there.

Wel I know form Experience that Sub Zero Temperatures with ZERO
Humidity(All the Moisture is FROZEN and on the Ground) is easier to take
hans just below Freesing High Humidity weather. LIKE in Great Lakes Ill.
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