W IND CHILL
Wind chill is the cooling effect of wind on exposed skin. The wind chill
factor is what your body feels the temperature is, not the actual temperature.
Your body's temperature cools as the wind removes the heat surrounding it.
Knowing the wind chill factor can help you determine how long it will take
before your exposed skin is susceptible to frostbite.
LE A R N THE LING O
Here are some of the terms used to talk about winter storms and weather. The beer you
understand what could happen, the beer prepared you will be when it does happen.
OUTLOOK – Alerts the public to the possibility of winter storm conditions,
typically issued 3-5 days prior to a storm.
WATCH – Alerts the public to the possibility of winter storm conditions, issued
12-48 hours before the storm.
ADVISORY – The winter storm conditions are expected to cause significant
inconveniences that may be hazardous, but if caution is exercised, they should
not become life-threatening.
WARNING – Hazardous weather is occurring or imminent. Warnings are
usually issued 12-24 hours prior to a winter storm beginning
