England, like much of the American East Coast and Midwest, is currently enduring some very cold temperatures. Almost all parts of the country including London have experienced freezing temperatures this week as well as snow and ice in many places. In London, we ventured out after one of the coldest nights in decades to see the frozen fountain at Trafalgar Square. Those poor mermaids! Stay warm, everyone!
Bomb Cyclone 2018
The so-called "bomb cyclone" (also known as Winter Storm Grayson) hit New York City this week dumping over a foot of snow and creating fierce gusts of wind. While the rest of us were working remotely yesterday, and Governor Andrew M. Cuomo declared a state of emergency for New York City as well as Long Island and Westchester, the storm didn't stop Protima from going to the office and making sure everything was still standing. (Don't worry, it is.) A "bomb cyclone" is when a cyclone, which is a low-pressure rotating storm system, has a sharp and quick drop in atmospheric pressure, a process called bombogenesis. Bomb cyclones can draw cold air in from the North, which in our case will result in extremely cold temperatures for the next few days. Yay, something to look forward to this weekend!