Winterkill claims some US wheat, more damage to come

"Snow is covering about a third of the Plains wheat belt, which of course leaves the western two thirds of the belt exposed," said Donald Keeney of US meteorologist MDA Federal. "Temperatures are well below 0 degrees Fahrenheit this morning, ranging from -3 in Amarillo, Texas, to -15 in Sydney, Nebraska. I'm estimating about two thirds of the Plains wheat belt is seeing significant winterkill from this event."

17 below: Boulder breaks record, today's high to stay in single digits - Boulder Daily Camera

The temperature in Boulder at 6 a.m. was 17 below zero, which broke the record low for the city of minus 16, set in 1996, according to local meteorologist Matt Kelsch.

NWS: Most intense cold wave since 1989 for Dallas-Fort Worth - Dallas Weather | Examiner.com

A record low is a near certainty tonight across the Metroplex, according to National Weather Service (NWS) records for DFW.

The existing record for February 3rd is 14 degrees set in 1996. Lows for Feb 3, 2011 are expected to range 3 to 8 degrees (!) over the northern and western portions of the Metroplex to 7-11 degrees at the airport.

If it reaches 8 degrees, this will tie the coldest temperature since 1996 for DFW, also recorded in February.

Sen. Boxer says climate science hearings are 'absolutely' in the works - The Hill's E2-Wire

Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Committee Chairwoman Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) is issuing a challenge to skeptics of climate change science: Bring it on.

Boxer said Wednesday that she's expecting hearings on the issue.