The qathet region is experiencing a dry and chilly January, which makes it feel more like a real winter season. Luckily, the region is not seeing temperatures plummet to minus-10 degrees Celsius this year.
Last weekend was sunny but cool, and local trails were most likely in high demand. Today, according to Weatherhood, the temperature will rise from minus-two degrees this morning to plus four in the afternoon, but with a wind chill that will make it feel more like minus one.
What is the science behind the wind chill index?
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the wind chill describes how cold the air feels to the human body.
"It feels colder on a windy day because wind draws heat away from the body. On a calm, cold day, our bodies create a thin, warm layer of air around our skin. However, on windy days the wind removes this layer of warm air, exposing our skin to the cold air," ECCC scientists state. "As the wind continues to strip away each new layer of warm air, our skin's temperature drops, making us feel colder."
How can we reduce wind chill's effect? Dress in layers and cover as much exposed skin as possible.
"Wear a hat, mittens or gloves, and something like a scarf to keep your face warm," explained ECCC.
For the next seven days Weatherhood is forecasting sun and cloud, with a low chance of rain throughout the week. Daytime temperatures on average will be five degrees and drop to below zero in the evening.
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