Sound and Cold Weather

[Bob I]

Originally Posted by Beverly

Was just out on my balcony having my first cigarette of the day (ya, bad me ). Temp is -34. Ambient street sounds sounded very loud and crisp. I know there is a reason sound travels differently in the cold, I can't remember why, though. Can anyone explain?

I am not sure about the physics of sound. I do know, however, that when I stopped smoking 30 years ago, there were no restrictions on where you could smoke. Therefore I am happy I stopped, so I don't have to go out in -34 degree weather to indulge in that silliness.