After Tuesday night’s high of 49^oF we’re headed for 1^oF tonight.  Everything that lives outdoors is in for a huge surprise.  Opossums, in particular, should watch out.

Opossums’ thin ears and naked tails are prone to frostbite.  Though normally nocturnal, they come out during the day when they’re hungry.  That’s how Cris Hamilton photographed this one at her bird feeders in early 2011.

And yes, her backyard possum had a hard winter that year.  His ears are pink because they’re frostbitten.

Opossums! Cover your ears tonight … or stay indoors.

(photo by Cris Hamilton)