What does -40 in Grand Forks, ND feel like?

[@pensacola07]

I was stationed at Grand Forks, and I remember on days the wind was blowing and it was minus 40, it would hurt to breath. That being said I loved it in ND, people are nice, and like everything else, you just have to make the best of it. Try living in Florida where your soaked with sweat just walking to your car

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

Every place has their downside. I can always put on more clothes here. Can’t get more naked down south……just saying

[@cjmcclellan4371]

He not lying about being soaked walking to your car it’s really like that during the hot season 😭

[@NCAAHockey2024]

Yea u never know if its gonna be cold or nice out in da winter. Its BURNING HOT in the summer

[@benjaminsalter6943]

I just moved from Florida back to Fargo last time I was up here I was in forks

[@goofyahnick]

are you caucasion?

[@jp9646]

Dry cold you can hear the snow crunch. I worked many years out side in construction , nothing colder than working next to Lake Michigan . Wind blowing off the lake it was damp and cold child you to the bone. Good luck Coach.

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

You’re not wrong. Dry cold, not so bad, add any humidity, man does it feel even colder.

[@Onehotdogpleaseee]

I've had nosebleeds twice in my life - both from walking in from the outside in sub -40F weather in Grand Forks. I remember people used to keep their cars running over night to make sure they could get to work or school in the mornings!

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

Interestingly enough the old keep your car running all night must either be an old wives tale or a product of old technology. I have lots of friends that store their vehicles outside all winter that have no difficulty getting them started in below zero temps. The cold gets a bad rap. I haven’t suffered any negatives that I didn’t equally suffer in the humidity and heat while living in Charlotte, NC. I easily prefer the weather here and don’t miss the bus ga and sweating all the time. Winter doesn’t last 6 months here. At most real winter is a good three months. January and February get cold. Outside of that it’s the same when it’s 10 degrees when you’re in Charlotte as it is when it’s 10 here. Just cold. I put my jacket on and head to work…

[@jacks6632]

Never did we run cars all night. We did plug the heating block in though - u need to google that old technology 😂

[@Onehotdogpleaseee]

@@jacks6632 for sure - we had block heaters - but not all I guess. So, some kept their cars running. I remember asking one of my neighbors about why he kept the car running all night and he gave that exact reason - to make sure it runs.. Crazy

[@artiedelimitros9443]

I can just feel that clean and fresh air. I could enjoy ND or Minnesota cold as opposed to damp and cold Chicago and the East Coast. Grand Forks looks beautiful!

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

Having lived on the east coast I can agree with you. Plus this year is a statistically weak year for wind! Paradise!

[@xlerb2286]

When it's cold the snow crunches, when it's really cold it squeaks. When it's bitter cold it squeals. Days when the snow crunches aren't bad but when the snow squeaks and squeals it's a good day to put on your heavier pair of long johns ;) And you're spot on, people don't stand around with exposed skin. You dress for the weather and it's nothing bad. But the weather has no mercy for people that aren't prepared

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

Don’t be scared, be prepared!

[@4gma59]

Born and raised 80 miles north of Grand Forks. I miss the crunch of snow beneath my feet on a cold, crisp winter day in North Dakota.

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

Certainly a good feeling. I appreciate all the sun that we get even when it’s cold out.

[@TheRatlhed]

My parents lived in GF for a few years in the early 70s while my dad was finishing his degree at UND and then they moved back to Williston but my mom has always said she would never move back to GF because it was so cold. Now, I grew up in Williston (born in 1980) and moved to GF in 2018. After moving I looked up the coldest cities in the United States and Williston is number 3 right behind Grand Forks so it's not that much different...but it is. It's tough to explain, but the cold is different. It could be the humidity, wind, snow, trees, The Ralph, Red Pepper...I don't know, but I will never move back to Williston. Mostly because of The Ralph and Red Pepper...

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

I’m from rapid city, the humidity does make it feel colder but again cold is cold.

[@dondavidson3440]

Grew up in rural McKenzie County, spent 49 years in the oilfiels of ND, MT, and WY. -24 is NOT -40, even if the wind is blowing. When the air temp get down to -40 and colder, things break and go to hell in a hurry. Go out at -40 and spend a 12 or 16 hour shift without a break in your shorts and a hoodie with no wind protection. Retired 10 years ago and promptly moved to AZ full time!

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

Lol, you’re not wrong. Exactly the reason I got out of construction and moved into coaching. Loved it, didn’t love the whole working outside during the winter however.

[@alexwilson1989]

Thank you for convenience me to move to grand forks. That’s what I really worried about is extreme winter. Born in Texas lived in bama till I was 22 and moved to pnw. Need a change of scenery

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

Where you live is what you make it. The community is made of people and experiences. Here we have found more than a home

[@jameskjv8236]

Love North Dakota and Grand Forks. South Dakota is cool too. It's the people that make it so great. God Bless ✝️ Like good ol' America.

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

The people here are great

[@samsep0]

I did exactly what you did in this video and suffered from bronchitis for a year. I had to carry a portable Humidifier with me everywhere. Not fun!

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

Doesn’t sound fun at all

[@boborman5537]

I was at Grand Forks afb from 1976 to 1978, I hope to go back and live and die in Emerado ND one day

[@oldfordcarsandtrucks]

Wow no wind, you sure it's North Dakota?

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

Just checked 😂 still North Dakota

[@doctordo4]

Former North Dakotan here, circa 1950 or so. My paternal grandfather ordered his cars without a heater [you could do that then] and felt “if you were going to be outdoors, dress for it.” Gasoline powered heaters were more dangerous for him than the cold.

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

Wild, didn’t realize you could do that.

[@aak3227]

You can hear the crunch when he walks.. it’s cold…

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

I’ve found that the crunch you hear is the most satisfying part of winter here. The nastiest part of winter is in that border between freezing and thawing, snow become slushy and brow and the beauty disappears leaving us with a mess that lingers as the weather ebbs and flows. Here we get the picturesque winter from post cards. Just have to bundle up a bit more!

[@DannyWallisRuns]

The blue house really knows how to clear snow on their driveway

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

It is one of their many skills. Prior to the snowblower valve job we had a drive way filled with snow

[@2fast65]

Funny fact look at your shadow while walking on the street looks like you are hung like a bull made me laugh it is as cold there as it is in Mn it isnt so bad great video though I just dont think people understand this weather is doable.

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

So true

[@adnanullahkhan832]

It feels like a place to be and feel like home 🏡.

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

I think so

[@koreennixon9046]

When the heck they change the name from the Sioux. Wife graduated from UND nursing masters program in 09

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

There was a bunch of back and forth for a long time, google it, def a good read

[@koreennixon9046]

@@coachjimvahrenkamp369 I miss going to the football games at the Alerus Center. Especially when Weston Dressler played

[@koreennixon9046]

@@coachjimvahrenkamp369 I definitely will thanks

[@robertdavis3433]

What are you going to do when the wind blows? Life is beautiful till then.

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

Sounds like any where in the world. Haven’t met any one that is a huge fan of wind in any scenario.

[@christophermilner1808]

I remember two "extreme" cold spells in NC in 1983 and 1985. It was 20 below for a night or two. The shock of going outside wasn't the cold. It was the dry air. It would start to dry my lungs out if I took a deep breath. It didn't feel nearly that cold in the sun with no wind.

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

The wind is the thing that make is feel cold. When it's dead calm it feels awesome. We spend some evenings in December and January with a nice bonfire outside when it was dead calm. No fire danger and it was great to get outside with friends and just enjoy a fire.

[@artykhandus8063]

Talks about dressing up for weather Proceeds to walk outside in -40 wearing just a hoodie

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

Truth

[@leonidesdelsol7662]

I like 👍 snow, in Florida is hot 🥵 no good

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

Been there. I didn’t enjoy sweating in December. Can’t imagine July

[@mrpibbextra8423]

Dude good shit. From GF. This video is a Golden video. Hard to find good videos from ND. I miss home..I miss The Red Pepper too haha ugh. I remember the UND football games at the Alerus. Good luck coach 🤞

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

Thanks, red pepper does a good job. Loving Grand Forks. Such a great town.

[@jollysherwood9605]

Please re-make this video with same temp but a 20 mph wind....

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

Would feel slightly colder I think.

[@pugguyperson4583]

Grand forks! We have College... Yeah.

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

Facts, college and hockey

[@mrpibbextra8423]

And we have the red pepper and deeks pizza. Thank Lord 💓🙏 haha

[@wildchild4163]

If you want to know cold go work in a lumber shed it gets no sun light + all the moisture in the lumber i worked 13 years at one in GF ND . I later took a job working fork in a big freezer . The lumber is a lot colder . 69 and spend most of the day out side in winter . I cant remded the last time i been sick . 😊

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

That sounds brutal.

[@wildchild4163]

No I loved it people don't bother you that much if so it's not long. 😊

[@jacks6632]

Fun fact, the Inuits have over 100 words for different snow textures/types/color/temps/forms/uses etc etc. Many think it’s about 50, but locals know it’s over 100. In this video, you are walking on ‘crunchy’ ‘dry’ snow😅… the non Indian words.😅

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

For sure. My favorite snow. I have never lived in a spot where we get below freezing and stay there for a month or two. Winter is a different experience when it’s dry!

[@theycallme_sta_cey]

37, wife, 2 boys. Live in Southern California my whole life. Sick of the work commute, house prices, politics, public schools, etc. Want a quieter life. I’m an aerospace engineer. Grand Forks is calling my name.

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

There are a lot worse places to live. Paid 455k for our new built 3k sq home. Also enjoy my commute being reduced from 30-45min to 10. If it weren’t for some stoplights it would be less. Our neighbors next door just moved here from San Diego.

[@robertwilkinson2293]

Sure thing buddy.

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

Not sure I get this one

[@robertwilkinson2293]

@@coachjimvahrenkamp369 I have lived in ND since 1996 and working outside. What you are spreading is dangerous to people.

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

@@robertwilkinson2293 not sure what I am spreading?

[@acrxsls1766]

​@@coachjimvahrenkamp369False hope that winter won't kill you 😂

[@filmguy8505]

I was looking to move to ND, and Grand Forks looks like a great place. Any input?

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

Beautiful, safe, clean city with lots to do. Near to the lakes in northern Minnesota. Perfect summers. Just have to be willing to sacrifice with 3-4 months of winter. Its not nearly as bad as people make it out to be.

[@goatman1000]

So glad I left there. Was stationed there in 2000. Ugh

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

To each their own.

[@nesletchimaew9209]

Swiss guy here, we usually get right down to 10 f in the winter, but in the military i was stationed in the alps and got pneumonia because we had to stand still outside for an inspection for 2 hours in a -5 f snow storm that felt like -95 (not kidding, I calculated it, the wind was 60 mph)

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

That sounds brutal! I do t think I would mind 10f without any wind. The wind is what makes it seem really cold.

[@nesletchimaew9209]

@@coachjimvahrenkamp369 yeah, it was only 6 years ago. They can't do that anymore now... 3 people fainted and we had to take our gloves off to take out the badge because our fingers were already numb, and after that the glove was of course freezing cold

[@sir.joshuarane.doebler3762]

Probably pretty close to -15 in Colorado Springs to be honest?

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

Something similar

[@atc_peeps6104]

It’s cold there. How do I know that? I live there! Also I’ve seen your house before creepy ik!

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

Creepy for sure

[@stevegilliam8712]

Been there , done that !

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

This winter has been super mild, cold but not much wind which makes a huge difference

[@koreennixon9046]

Try working in it on Mid shift at the base . God I miss it there was quiet and peaceful

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

My fav are the evenings with the snow blower, quiet calm and cold, with the right gear it doesn’t matter. I always come in sweaty.

[@koreennixon9046]

Yeah I use to wear shorts when it was 35 degrees 🤣🤣🤣

[@derpyzmayhem420]

I miss living in my home city

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

It’s a great place!

[@queridapookie942]

Omg it"s look verry cold.

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

It may look cold, however, it doesn’t feel any different than 20 degrees

[@benbubba6721]

Are you master Shane

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

I am mot

[@aydinraizulrahim8618]

Thank you for this!

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

You’re welcome!

[@coach6662]

Posted a month ago.......are you "over" it now? 😉 I've lived here for 53 of my 58 years, and I'm totally over it.

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

Haha, not yet. Actually just told some one how much I’m enjoying it yesterday.

[@coach6662]

@@coachjimvahrenkamp369 God bless you!! If you're ever looking to shovel driveways, give me a shout. I got one for you. 😉

[@kg7yts187]

"a little chilly" in 10 degree 😂. You underestimate my ability to get cold... After all, I'm from Arizona

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

Kids from Arizona here have adapted nicely!

[@waRr3nxx]

My wife is getting GF AFB as her first duty station. I’m consuming as much as possible about the area because I’m nervous about the weather and things to do.

[@coachjimvahrenkamp369]

Personally I would say your situation is what you make it. I would suggest enjoying the local college athletics which are very healthy. Spring summer fall is awesome. Similar to weather that people in other parts of the nation travel for. Enjoying the lakes during the summer is a must. Golf is awesome during the summers. Winters are for snowmobiling, ice fishing, hockey and more. Lots of opportunity here to do things. You just have to seek it out.