Windchill
How does windchill form?
Wind chill is made by the wind hitting your skin.
How is frost formed?
Frost is formed by depositing of water vapor to a surface cooler than 0°c (32°F)
How does frostbite form?
Frostbite occurs when skin and underlying tissues freeze from cold temperatures?
Where does Windchill occur?
When cold air and wind are both present.
What does it look like?
Frost can be invisible (black), clear (translucent), or white.
What are the conditions for frostbite?
Typically cold temperatures or weather conditions will cause frostbite.
When is windchill most defined?
Windchill is most defined at temperatures at or below 50°F and wind speeds above 3 mph?
What are the dangers with frost?
Frost can kill plants and can hurt farms if there is an early(freeze damage)
Where and When does frostbite occur?
Frostbite can affect any part of your body. Temperatures below 31°F
What are the dangers of Windchill?
Windchill can lead to frostbite, hypothermia and, ultimately, death
Where can frost happen?
It happens more often in low lying areas but it can happen in lots of places as long as the temperature is cold enough.
What does frostbite look?
The skin turns white or blue-gray.
What time of year does Windchill most occur?
Windchill starts in Autumn and Winter
What time of year does frost occur?
Frost occurs in later fall and through winter.
What dangers come with frostbite?
body tissues will become frozen, and permanent damage may happen if the affected area is not treated promptly.