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Old 03-05-12 | 08:38 PM
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In this end of the state, they are forecasting 13F and a 10 mph wind at 6 am. You're generally on the right track, but at that temperature I would wear something on my face like a balaclava. Frostbite on cheeks or nose is a possibility. If you don't have something to cover your face, I would advise waiting for a warmer day. For me the breakpoint on that is if the windchill is anything less than 17F or so. On the other hand, my commute in is less than 4 miles, so my exposure time is lower than yours will be. I would make sure to have a *really* warm pair of gloves as well, and maybe an extra layer of socks.
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