Definitions for "WIND CHILL INDEX"
The calculation of temperature that takes into consideration the effects of wind and temperature on the human body. Describes the average loss of body heat and how the temperature feels. This is not the actual air temperature. For an example, check out the wind chill chart.
The calculation of temperature that takes into consideration the effects of wind and temperature on the human body. Describes the average loss of body heat and how the temperature feels. This is not the actual air temperature. Refer to Comfort Index chart below.
(WCI) -- A combined effect of wind and cold temperatures; how cold it "feels" to exposed skin. Values below -20 degrees Farenheit are classified as "Extreme" and can freeze skin in minutes.