It feels a lot colder than the temperature actually is here.
By Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (65012)
November 12, 2026 3:40pm CST
Currently, 41 degrees, ''feels like'' 28 degrees. OK, that's livable--this is Illinois after all. According to the thermosat, which is always pretty much spot on, it's 69 degrees in here. I generally don't give in and turn on the furnace until it says 66 degrees. Maybe it's the cold wind that's gusting now and then, making me feel colder.
I drug out the tower space heater for the main living area, where we spend much of our time. It does help. But here I am, sort of wishing it was 66 in here, so I could turn on the furnace. And I am not going to give in, not yet.
Do you make yourself little rules like this? I just do, especially with the electric rates climbing constantly. Son isn't cold blooded like I am, so I am not depriving him of comfort. I know it seems silly not to turn it on if I am cold, but it's just not that cold in here yet...luckily.
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@wolfgirl569 (142617)
• Marion, Ohio
1h
I decided growing up I was going to be warm. Dad used a wood burner and then later a wall heater only. That kept the kitchen and living room comfortable but the bedrooms were always cold in the winter.
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@MarieCoyle (65012)
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1h
My maternal grandparents had a wall heater. Yes, they did a great job but you are so right about the bedrooms!!
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@wolfgirl569 (142617)
• Marion, Ohio
47m
@MarieCoyle We have one in my No Football Room and I love it. But we keep it balanced with the furnace for kicking on and off so the whole house stays comfortable
@snowy22315 (214997)
• United States
1h
It has felt chilly in here as well. Although Alexa says it is 62 outside. I think it is the gusty wind.
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@MarieCoyle (65012)
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1h
We are supposed to have snow flurries tomorrow morning, or a possible “mix” but it won’t be enough to get excited about.
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@snowy22315 (214997)
• United States
57m
@MarieCoyle Maybe if it is light out, it will be pretty anyway.
@rsa101 (42277)
• Philippines
1h
I had a 5 day stay there in Rockford, Illinois. Weather was still fine and tolerable in Oct. l truly enjoyed my trip there and had the chance to see my cousins there and got to see their lives there. Now l can imagine them having to go thru the changes too.
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@MarieCoyle (65012)
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1h
It’s not really cold yet. Not like it will be later on this winter. I am thankful to have warm clothing, and a furnace that works!
@RasmaSandra (102326)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1h
We keep having comfortable temps in the 70s.
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@JohnRoberts (109514)
• Los Angeles, California
2h
It's not turning on heat here but watching when to turn on AC.
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@MarieCoyle (65012)
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1h
Oddly enough, next week we will have a few days of 60+ temperatures again. Wacky weather!
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