Winter Safety and Preparedness

Wind Chill: What Is It And Why Can It Have Dangerous Consequences?

When conditions are cold, wind can strip away the warm layer of air insulating your skin. Because of this, wind makes the effective temperature to your body colder than the actual air temperature. By Hayden Marshall • 5 days ago

Wind Chill: What Is It And Why Is It Dangerous?

"Wind chill" is a term commonly used by meteorologists in the colder months, but do you know what it truly means and the dangers associated with it?

The wind chill is the effective temperature your body experiences based on the actual temperature with wind factored in. Forecasters often refer to wind chill as the "feels-like" temperature.

The wind strips away the thin layer of warm air above your skin. This

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