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Understanding Wind Chill

4:23 PM Mon, Nov 17, 2008 |


You often hear us talk about wind chill in the winter Most of you know that it essentially refers to what the temperature "feels like" due to the cold temperatures combined with the wind. But why is this so important?

As winds increase, heat is carried away from the body faster, thus cooling the skin temperature and eventually internal body temperature. Exposure to low wind chills can be harmful to you and your pet. Prolonge...