Hypothermia
The first sign that someone is getting too cold.
Shivering
True or false? Fingers, toes, ears, and noses are common places for frostbite.
True
This Winter Olympic event depends on snow-covered hills and gravity.
Skiing
West Michigan often gets more snow because cold air moves over this
The Great Lakes
Only snow from this place should be used to make snow cream.
Clean, fresh snow.
This weather condition makes you feel colder by pulling away heat from your body.
Wind
This color change can be a warning sign of frostbite.
Pale or white skin
Strong winds can affect athletes in this sport by changing balance and speed.
Ski jumping
Strong winds and very cold air can create this dangerous “feels like” temperature
Wind chill
This ingredient makes snow cream creamy instead of icy.
Milk or cream.
What fabric type is risky to wear in winter because it holds water?
Cotton
The first thing to do if someone may have frostbite.
Get them out of the cold.
This Olympic event requires smooth ice and steady temperatures.
Figure skating
This winter hazard is hard to see because it looks like wet pavement.
Black ice
Adding this ingredient makes snow cream sweet.
Sugar
This body part should be covered to help prevent heat loss.
Head
This kind of help is needed if frostbite is severe or skin turns black.
Emergency medical help
Snowfall and visibility are especially important for this fast downhill event
Alpine skiing
Strong winds during Michigan snowstorms can cause this visibility problem
Blowing snow
If you are not sure whether snow is clean, the safest choice is to...
Leave it alone.
You are outside in winter. A classmate is wet, shivering hard, and having trouble using their hands. What should you do first?
Move them to a warm, dry place and remove wet clothing.
You are hiking in cold weather. A classmate says their toes feel numb and painful at the same time, and their socks feel damp. What is the safest next step?
Stop, get out of the cold, and change into dry socks while warming the feet.
During a Winter Olympic downhill ski race, strong winds and blowing snow reduce visibility and increase wind chill. Officials stop the race to keep athletes safe. Which winter weather factor is most responsible for increasing the danger to exposed skin and balance?
Wind/wind chill
A Michigan town near Lake Michigan is expecting cold air, strong winds, and open lake water. Schools inland expect light snow, but this town prepares for heavy snowfall and poor visibility. What Michigan winter weather effect explains this difference?
Lake effect snow
This type of snow should always be avoided because it may contain animal waste and bacteria, even if it looks frozen and clean from far away.
Yellow snow