Competition Index for Cold

Use the information below when determining whether or not an outside event in the cold can be held.

CANCEL OR POSTPONE:

Competiton >1 minute duration at -4°F

All Activity at 20°F for or at -40° Wind Chill

NOTES:

* -15°F or greater Wind Chill – Exposed flesh can freeze in 1 minute

** -70°F or greater Wind Chill – Exposed flesh can freeze in less than 30 seconds

CURRENT STANDARD FOR ALPINE SKIING

CURRENT STANDARD FOR NORDIC SKIING

Blue

Black

<-4 degrees F - (Ambient Temperature)

< -20 degrees F - (Ambient Temperature)

or < -40 degrees F wind chill

FIS** — No competition limit. Severe frostbite and hypothermia

risk. No metal jewelry. Eye protection for frostbite. Windscreen for

genitalia. Cancel events which are > 1 minute in duration or

produce speeds > 10 MPH or if wind is > 10 MPH.

Recommended lower limit for practice and training. Extreme

frostbite and hypothermia risk. No exposed skin. Extra layers. Wind shell for entire body.