As the Midwest grapples with record-breaking cold, the I.I.I.’s Membership Director, Deena Snell is experiencing the polar vortex firsthand in her hometown near Chicago.

“I know you’re all super jealous of the weather we’re having here so I thought I’d share the joy,” she messaged us this morning.

In case you were ever wondering what -26 looks like on a car thermometer, here it is.

“I ventured out to the gym this morning in my bank robber attire.  Some people are wearing swim goggles to protect their eyes, which is a nice look.”