Tampa to Minneapolis - It's a Polar Vortex

Or something like that.

If you've been staying in touch with the world, you know it's cold.

It's 26 below zero as I write this.  I think this is the coldest temperature I've ever personally experienced.

Less than 24 hours ago I was sitting at a poolside bar in Pass A Grille and it was 78.  All I can tell you is that when this air hits your skin, it feels like your skin is burning.

The flight was 90 minutes late, not bad considering how messed up commercial aviation is this week.  I bought first class, so didn't have to fret over the upgrade.  Thank goodness for the many direct flights out of TPA.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/DAL2559/history/20140105/2305Z/KTPA/KMSP