I read a lot of posts that are talking about temperature lately. Being a part of a world blogging community, you see both Fahrenheit and Celsius readings.
This morning it is -18F , which equates to -28C. Many people assume I am talking about the wind chill numbers when they are so cold, but no, -18 is real air temp.
| Wind Chill | Risk of frostbite | Health Concern | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to-9 | Low | - Slight increase in discomfort | - Dress warmly, with the outside temperature in mind. |
| -10 to-27 | Low | - Uncomfortable - Risk of hypothermia if outside for long periods without adequate protection | - Dress in layers of warm clothing, with an outer layer that is wind-resistant. - Wear a hat, mittens and scarf. - Keep active. |
| -28 to-39 | Increasing risk: exposed skin can freeze in 10 to 30 minutes | - Check face and extremities (fingers, toes, ears and nose) for numbness or whiteness - Risk of hypothermia if outside for long periods without adequate protection | - Dress in layers of warm clothing, with an outer layer that is wind-resistant. - Cover exposed skin: wear a hat, mittens and a scarf, neck tube or face mask. - Keep active. |
| -40 to-47 | High risk: exposed skin can freeze in 5 to 10 minutes* | - Check face and extremities (fingers, toes, ears and nose) for numbness or whiteness (frostbite) - Risk of hypothermia if outside for long periods without adequate protection | - Dress in layers of warm clothing, with an outer layer that is wind-resistant. - Cover all exposed skin: wear a hat, mittens and a scarf, neck tube or face mask. - Keep active. |
| WARNING LEVEL**-48 to-54 | High risk: exposed skin can freeze in 2 to 5 minutes* | - Check face and extremities frequently for numbness or whiteness (frostbite) - Serious risk of hypothermia if outside for long periods | - Be careful. Dress very warmly in layers of clothing, with an outer layer that is wind-resistant. - Cover all exposed skin: wear a hat, mittens and a scarf, neck tube or face mask. - Be ready to cut short or cancel outdoor activities. - Keep active. |
| -55 and colder | High risk: exposed skin can freeze in less than 2 minutes | DANGER! - Outdoor conditions are hazardous | - Stay indoors. |
* In sustained winds over 50 km/h, frostbite can occur faster than indicated
This is what can happen! ... not very pretty. Moral of my grid graph conversion table story? Stop griping about how cold it is when you have weather in the 20's.
20F = -7C
That is T shirt weather here
This is me out on the deck last night in my bathing suit after swimming a few laps in the pool. The temperature then was -5F. Of course, I am not crazy, so I installed nipple armor plates ( as seen above ) to protect myself from "harms way".
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