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jwyman

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NWS definition of FRIGID
« 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?
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Re: NWS definition of FRIGID
« Reply #1 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
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Re: NWS definition of FRIGID
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2008, 11:26:44 AM »
I would say anything below 0 degrees F is considered to be frigid.

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« Last Edit: December 23, 2008, 07:51:36 PM by tweatherman »
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Re: NWS definition of FRIGID
« Reply #3 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.

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