Trump's Inauguration Day to be Coldest Since Reagan's in 1985
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- Trump's inauguration day to be the coldest since Reagan's in 1985
- Temperature in Washington, D.C., will be roughly 21 degrees Fahrenheit
- Trump's first inauguration in 2017 saw temperatures of 48 degrees
- President Joe Biden's 2021 inauguration saw temperatures of 42 degrees
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- The coldest inauguration in US history happened in 1985 when the temperature hit -2 degrees Fahrenheit during Ronald Reagan's second swearing-in. The ceremony was moved indoors and the inaugural parade was canceled.
- Ohio State played Notre Dame in the College Football Playoffs national championship in Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2017. Although the game was played indoors, fans had to brave a high temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 19 degrees Fahrenheit that night.
- Minneapolis may see low temperatures in the negative double digits, but it is not likely to break the all-time record low of -41 degrees Fahrenheit set in 1888.
Forbes- The temperature during Trump's inauguration day is expected to be around 21 degrees Fahrenheit but feel like 11 degrees, making it the coldest swearing-in of a president since Ronald Reagan's second inauguration in 1985.
- Joe Biden's 2021 inauguration saw temperatures of 42 degrees, which is significantly warmer than Trump's 2017 inauguration and expected temperature for his 2021 inauguration.
- There is a chance of snow in the D.C. area tomorrow afternoon, with a high of about 35 degrees and a low of about 24 degrees.
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Newsweek- Trump compared his situation to Reagan's second inauguration in 1985, which was also held in the Rotunda.
- Despite the limited capacity of the Rotunda, Trump confirmed that "various Dignitaries and Guests" would still join him in person to witness the ceremony.
- Other attendees were encouraged to watch the inauguration at the Capitol One Arena, where it would be streamed live, and Trump plans to have a "victory rally" there as well on Sunday.
ALJAZEERA- The temperature in Washington, D.C. will be around 21 degrees Fahrenheit but feel like 11 degrees due to the wind chill.
- The wind is forecast to be 30 to 35 mph, making it cold and blustery, with wind chills in the single digits.
- About 80 million people are likely to have subzero temperatures at some point, with the coldest expected to be on Tuesday morning for the Lower 48 overall.
bostonglobe.com- The current cold snap in the US is caused by a disruption in the polar vortex, which is being stretched south across North America like a rubber band, leading to record-breaking low temperatures.
- These stretching events are happening more often in the past decade or so, and are linked to human-caused climate change and decreasing pressure and temperature differences between the Arctic and the rest of the globe.
- The changes in the jet stream triggered by the polar vortex outbreaks make cold air and weather systems plunge from north to south like a roller coaster, causing extreme weather conditions in the US and other parts of the world.
bostonglobe.com- Trump celebrated his return to power with a fireworks showcase at his golf course, where he was greeted by dozens of well-wishers chanting "Trump" and "USA, USA!"
- Organizers moved most of the outdoor events inside due to the frigid temperatures on Inauguration Day, including the swearing-in ceremony, which Trump commented on in a phone interview with NBC News.
- Protesters took to the streets in the morning, despite the light sleet, to show their opposition to Trump's presidency and to feel like their movement still had energy.
HuffPost- A group of attendees from Idaho were disappointed to find out on their flight that they would no longer be able to attend the outdoor inauguration ceremony due to security concerns.
- Despite being used to cold weather, one attendee expressed disappointment at missing out on the experience.
- Many attendees were left scrambling to make alternative plans for the day's events.
HuffPost- Trump's first inauguration in 2017 was marked by large protests and clashes in the street, while his second inauguration in 2021 saw far less noticeable protests and more celebrity-studded events.
- Trump's 2017 inaugural address was dark and disrupted Washington's norms, while he promised "unity and strength" in his 2021 speech.
- While Trump skipped Biden's inauguration, Biden adhered to the democratic handover tradition by welcoming Trump to the White House and joining him on the ride to the Capitol before Trump took the oath of office.
HuffPost- HuffPost calls for support to continue providing free and fair news during the new administration
- Readers are encouraged to contribute to keep journalism free for all
- Previous supporters are thanked for their contributions and urged to continue supporting HuffPost's mission
HuffPost- President William Henry Harrison's refusal to wear a hat and coat during his one-hour and 40-minute inaugural address in 1841, in miserably cold and wet conditions, contributed to his death from pneumonia a month later.
- The inauguration of William Howard Taft in March 1909 was nearly buried by heavy snow, frigid temperatures, and howling winds, with one congressman calling it "the worst weather on the face of the Earth." The ceremony was held in the U.S. Senate due to the raging blizzard outside.
- President Ronald Reagan's second inauguration in 1985 was canceled due to the risk of frostbite and hypothermia, with medical and military authorities warning that "exposed flesh can freeze within five to 10 minutes" in the expected conditions.
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