Severe Weather Guidelines
December 30, 2022
| WIND CHILL | EXPOSURE RISK | HEALTH CONCERNS | WHAT TO DO | SCHOOL SCHEDULING |
–10 to –25 Wind Chill included | Moderate Risk | · Uncomfortable · Risk of hypothermia and frostbite if outside for long periods without adequate protection | · Dress in layers of warm clothing, with an outer layer that is wind-resistant. · Wear a hat, mittens or insulated gloves, a scarf and insulated waterproof footwear. · Keep active | Regular Recess Regular Patrol Duty |
–26 to –27 Wind Chill included | Moderate Risk Exposed skin can freeze in 10 to 30 minutes | · High risk of frostnip or frostbite: check face and extremities for numbness or whiteness. · High risk of hypothermia if outside for long periods without adequate clothing or shelter from wind and cold. | · Dress in layers of warm clothing, with an outer layer that is wind-resistant. · Wear a hat, mittens or insulated gloves, a scarf and insulated waterproof footwear. · Early entry permitted in the morning and afternoon. | Shortened Recess Regular Patrol Duty |
- 28 and colder Wind Chill included | Very High Risk Exposed skin can freeze in 5 - 10 minutes | · Very high risk of frostbite: check face and extremities for numbness or whiteness. · Very high risk of hypothermia if outside for long periods without adequate clothing | · Dress in layers of warm clothing, with an outer layer that is wind-resistant. · Wear a hat, mittens or insulated gloves, a scarf and insulated waterproof footwear. · Early entry permitted in the morning and afternoon. | Indoor Recess Shortened Patrol Duty |
| -45 and colder | School Buses cancelled |
| School Closure | Determined by broadcast on radio and television: 680 CJOB, 92 CITI FM, 99.9 BOB FM, 1290 CFRW, CKJR power 97, hot 103 fm, Q94 FM, 102.3 Clear FM, CBC Radio 990 am or 89.3 fm, Radio Canada 1050 am or 90.5 fm, QX 104 FM, city tv, ctv news and the Winnipeg Free Press Website. |