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WIND CHILL PROCEDURES

Administration of Wind Chill Procedures

  • Feels Like Temperature (Wind Chill) will be checked 1 hour before the contest/practice by a certified athletic trainer, athletic director, or school designee when the air temperature is 39 degrees (Fahrenheit) or lower.
  • Download WeatherBug app to your phone or log into Weather.
  • Enter zip code or city and state in the location section of the app or on-line.
  • If the Feels Like temperature (wind chill) is 10 degrees or below, the athletic trainer, athletic director, or school designee must re-check the Feels Like (wind chill) at halftime or midway point of the contest. If the Feels Like (wind chill) temperature is -11 degrees (Fahrenheit) or lower, the contest will be suspended.

Please refer to the following chart to take the appropriate actions:

Feels Like Temp (wind chill) RECOMMENDED
above 40 degrees Full activity. No restrictions
Wind Chill Caution: 39 degrees to 20 degrees Stay adequately hydrated.
Notify coaches of the threat of cold related illnesses.
Have students and coaches dress in layers of clothing.
Wind Chill Watch: 19 degrees to 10 degrees Stay adequately hydrated.
Notify coaches of the threat of cold related illnesses.
Have students and coaches dress in layers of clothing.
Cover the head and neck to prevent heat loss.
Wind Chill Warning: 9 degrees to -10 degrees Stay adequately hydrated.
Notify coaches of the threat of cold related illnesses.
Have students and coaches dress in layers of clothing.
Cover the head and neck to prevent heat loss.
Consider postponing practice to a time when the Feels Like temp is much higher.
Consider reducing the amount of time for an outdoor practice session.
Wind Chill Alert: -11 degrees or lower No outside activity, practice or contest, should be held.

Special Note: Alpine Skiing will be exempt from this policy and will follow the regulations of the host ski center where the practice or event is being held.

Approved May 1, 2010
Updated July 27, 2016