Weather Comfort Level
The weather is always changing, please dress according to the weather. The following table illustrates the
advised comfort level at the ROC.
| |
COMFORT LEVEL |
WIND CHILL EQUIVALENT |
TEMPERATURE & WIND COMBINATIONS |
COMFORT REQUIREMENTS |
| 1. |
Very comfortable outdoor winter conditions |
+4 |
+10C and 20K to +5 and 10k |
Comfortable activity maintained with light winter clothing. Insulated clothing not required. |
| 2. |
Comfortable outdoor conditions with adequate insulated clothing |
-12 |
+4C and 60K to -9C and 10K |
Adequate insulating, dry clothing required to maintain core temperatures above +36C must be provided. |
| 3. |
Comfortable outdoor conditions require activity and quality outdoor clothing |
-20 to -25 |
-3C and 55K to -18C and 10K |
Keep active. Well made insulating, dry clothing a necessity. Clothing featuring layering a good recommendation. A hat is necessity. |
| 4. |
Shortened outdoor activity with warm-up breaks. Cover all skin. |
-25 to -50 |
-6C and 60K to -22C and 10K |
Freezing of exposed skin can begin for most people depending on degree of activity and amount of sunshine. Cover all skin areas. Keep active and take frequent warm-up breaks. |
| 5. |
Outdoor activity to be kept to a minimum |
-50 to -67 |
-23C and 60K to -40 and 10K |
Conditions for outdoor activity become dangerous. Exposed skin freezes in less than one minute at -50C. |