chill factor

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the effect of wind making the air feel colder than it actually is

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Examples (10)

  • With the chill factor, it's nearly minus forty here.
  • The weather forecast warned of a significant chill factor, so dress in layers.
  • It's only 2°C, but the chill factor makes it feel like it's below freezing.
  • Don't forget to check the chill factor before you go skiing.
  • The high winds are creating a dangerous chill factor on the exposed slopes.
  • Meteorologists calculate the chill factor to warn people about the risk of frostbite.
  • Even with a heavy coat, the bitter chill factor cut right through me.
  • The temperature dropped, and the added chill factor made the night feel exceptionally cold.
  • I didn't think it was that cold until I felt the chill factor on my face.
  • The expedition was postponed due to the extreme chill factor predicted for the summit.