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8. If someone says single digits you know it's above zero because otherwise they'd be bragging about below zero

Tue Jan 21, 2025, 11:32 PM

Jan 21

That’s all, just an observation about the phrase “single digits” in a weather context. Nothing about math or number theory!

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Are negative single digits considered single digits? [View all] Renew Deal Jan 21 OP

Not without the "negative" fargone Jan 21 #1

No, that is below zero territory Blues Heron Jan 21 #2

Huh? 9 and -9 are single digit numbers. OAITW r.2.0 Jan 21 #4

OK, makes sense. OAITW r.2.0 Jan 22 #9

Yes. OAITW r.2.0 Jan 21 #3

Yes LeftInTX Jan 22 #10

Below a certain point, it doesn't matter. surrealAmerican Jan 22 #11

ow . my head hurts. AllaN01Bear Jan 22 #12