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Title: NWS definition of FRIGID
Post by: jwyman on December 23, 2008, 07:58:42 AM

Does anyone know if there is a hard temperature value for when the weather is is described as FRIGID?
And plz, only serious answers  :lol:  :lol:

Jim

Title: Re: NWS definition of FRIGID
Post by: WeatherBeacon on December 23, 2008, 08:26:50 AM

I can't find it in any glossary that I've searched as an official meteorological term. Maybe it's just a recognizable term that the TV and radio mets use? :-k

Title: Re: NWS definition of FRIGID
Post by: tweatherman on December 23, 2008, 11:26:44 AM

I would say anything below 0 degrees F is considered to be frigid.

Tim
www.localareaweather.com

Title: Re: NWS definition of FRIGID
Post by: Sigdigit on December 23, 2008, 02:13:27 PM

I have a table of Wind Chills (or straight temp if there is no wind) defining cold threats as follows:

40⁰F to 21⁰F  COLD.  Unpleasant.

20⁰F to 1⁰F    VERY COLD.  Very Unpleasant.

0⁰F to -19⁰F   BITTER COLD.  Frostbite possible.  Exposed skin can freeze within 5 minutes.

-20⁰F to -69⁰FEXTREMELY COLD.  Frostbite likely.  Exposed skin can freeze within 1 minute.  Outdoor activity becomes dangerous.

-70⁰F and below  FRIGIDLY COLD.  Exposed skin can freeze in 30 seconds.