re: TBT OB version. Remember Christmas of 1989

83 was much deadlier because
1 cold front came faster than expected
2 north wind came about 10-15 knots harder than anticipated

Nearly everyone that died that day died because they got stuck where they were.

Also th lessons of 83 where still fresh in the outdoor media reports.

That day in 83 was one of the most bizarre days I have had....

89 was colder and colder longer.

Never forget seeing temperature drop 9 degrees on a bank sign in algiers while we were getting donuts..

Lessons learned at others expense saved my life a week later - along w USCG....