I was out literally all day directing the dozer and track hoe operators. I came in 3 times to warm up but by dark, I was shaking with cold and even after being inside for almost an hour am still having chills. I didn't feel "cold" while out working but apparently my body temp has just gradually been dropping and when it cooled at dusk, it hit me.
Got chilled today even @ 40*
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Hope you get to feeling better quick. Hypothermia seems like the exact opposite of heat stroke. I had what i think was a mild one about 15 years ago, it gradually creeps up on you and you don't even realize it until that "strange" feeling gets out of hand. I think you just experienced hypothermia, hopefully as your core temperature gets back to normal, you probably will get back to feeling normal. However, if you don't get back to normal pretty quick, you need to ask someone who knows more about it than me, or seek medical aid. Good luck with it, i will send a prayer your way.
OP
Hey, thanks. I'm warmed up now with only an occasional shiver.
Not sure what the wind chill was but the temp was in the low 40's, with 10-15 mph wind, and damp with a light mist part of the day. One of the perils of outdoor life.
Not sure what the wind chill was but the temp was in the low 40's, with 10-15 mph wind, and damp with a light mist part of the day. One of the perils of outdoor life.
contender
Ruger Guru
It sounds as if your body core temp lowered a bit. Very dangerous. As a scuba diver who has broken ice to work in the water,,, I can attest to how easily it is to get dangerously cold. And the temps do NOT have to be below freezing.
Temps like you described,, added with moisture, and wind,, potentially dangerous.
Temps like you described,, added with moisture, and wind,, potentially dangerous.
As the other folks said, your core temp got down too low. It's scary that you didn't really notice it, but it happens. As you know, layers, wool, and polar fleece. Probably wouldn't hurt to carry some heater packs around with you.
SAJohn
Hunter
The secret to cold weather is high quality thermal under ware, multiple layers of clothing, and hot cocoa.
An hot shower or tub bath has always helped me. Yep, wool, Gortex etc in layers. Good luck Mobuck. Things happen! :)
gramps
gramps
I'm pretty close geographically to Mobuck and it wasn't "cold" here today ..... not by December Midwestern standards.
However, it was cloudy and VERY windy. That "winter chill" was back in the air today. It felt a lot colder than the air temp ..... that may not make sense to those of you from warmer areas. Made me appreciate today that I don't have an outdoors job.
However, it was cloudy and VERY windy. That "winter chill" was back in the air today. It felt a lot colder than the air temp ..... that may not make sense to those of you from warmer areas. Made me appreciate today that I don't have an outdoors job.
bogus bill
Hunter
Just wait until you start taking blood thinner. You will be cold in august.
akbluz
Blackhawk
Yep bill,
I've been on Coumadin for over 20 years and it plays BillyHeck trying to keep my hands and feet warm in the winter. Sorels boots are my go-to winter footwear and keep wool gloves and mittens handy.
I've been on Coumadin for over 20 years and it plays BillyHeck trying to keep my hands and feet warm in the winter. Sorels boots are my go-to winter footwear and keep wool gloves and mittens handy.
Rick Courtright
Hawkeye
hittman said:
Hi,
According to the many "outdoor survival" articles I read decades ago, hypothermia can set it at 50 deg or even a bit above that mark. It might take a while if you're dry, but if you're wet, it can sneak up fast! Add wind and it's quickly getting dangerous. Take care of yourself out there, Mobuck!
Rick C
graygun
Hunter
Mobuck said:
I hate that kind of weather...sounds like MD winters,where I grew up,lots of 30s-40s and humid. That wind and humidity are like two foes.
When I go to high elevations,the low humidity makes it feel more tolerable,if the wind is not high.
It seems you learned a valuable lesson.
Stay away from cotton clothing, especially next to your skin.
You sweat it gets wet & compounds cool conditions as well as sucking heat away from your body. I had read that in hunting & survival guides many times, but when it happened to me I paid attention.
You sweat it gets wet & compounds cool conditions as well as sucking heat away from your body. I had read that in hunting & survival guides many times, but when it happened to me I paid attention.
Pat-inCO
Hawkeye
One thing I've not seen mentioned . . . wear a WARM hat/helmet-liner.
The numbers I've seen say that 25% of body heat loss is from the head.
Keep the head warm and (at least for me) your back, and you can handle
much cooler/colder temperatures. 8)
The numbers I've seen say that 25% of body heat loss is from the head.
Keep the head warm and (at least for me) your back, and you can handle
much cooler/colder temperatures. 8)
JohnBoy
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Pat-inCO said:
Great point! Our basement runs cooler - in the 50's. When I am working down there I wear a wool hat. Amazing how much warmer I feel.
