Many of you are seeing winter in Oulu or Finland for the first time.
The thermometer is expected to go down to -27 C.
But be warned - that is not the temperature you will feel.
You have to watch the Wind Speed.
Today, the wind speed is expected to be 8 metres per second.
The temperature that you will feel after adjusting for this Chill Factor will be the same as you were exposed to - 42 C.
If you take off your gloves for just a few minutes, your hands will be almost numb. Please wear dry socks as wet ones will freeze instantly. Also keep your gloves dry inside.
I give below, in the relation to wind speed, the air temperature and the temperature you will feel after adjusting for this Chill Factor.
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Be extremely careful when exposing yourself to these cold temperatures. Continued exposure can lead to frostbite which in extreme cases can be disastrous.
I will give you some useful hints on how to handle this degree of intense cold at the meeting this Sunday.
Details of the meeting this Sunday:
Date: 22nd January 2006
Topics:
1. Centres for assistance of foreigners in Oulu.
2. How to handle extreme cold weather
Location: Pailin Thai Restaurant, Kasarmin Area
Time 13:00 hours (meeting may last approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, including eating time)
Car Service: Lift available from University area, Nokela area, Toppila Area. (Please contact Bill Zhang or me.)
Menu: Special Thai Buffet, Thai Sweet Chilli Wraps, Pizzas, Kebabs, Fast foods, etc.
See you then.
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