January 27, 2006:

The cold winter air has settled into Fairbanks once again. This morning temperatures were reported as -51 F (-46 C) at the Fairbanks International Airport. At this temperature a cup of hot water thrown into the air will freeze before it hits the ground. If you don't believe it, check out these videos:

Videos

• Fun at -40 Lee Higbie shows what happens to water at various temperatures at -42 F. (27 MB)
  See what happens to:
• cold water
• warm water
• hot water
• soap bubbles
• More Fun at -40 Sabrina throws a cup of hot water into the air at -42 F (1.7 MB)