How Cold is Too Cold to be Outside?

Colder temperatures are on their way! With the cold come a whole list of things you need to watch out for, slipping, road hazards, ice, we could go on. But you also need to be conscious of the actual temperature outside.

In some areas, the temperatures can drop to unsafe conditions for people and it’s good to know when the cold is too cold.

• When temperatures drop between 21-32 degrees, limit outdoor activities to 15-20 minutes for small children. If it drops to below 20 degree, bring the kids indoors.
• It is safe to work outside until temperatures drop below 20 degrees.
• Skin freezes in 10 minutes if the temperature is -30 degrees. As the temperature gets lower than -30 degree, the time it takes for skin to freeze decreases and the chance for hypothermia is increased.