Everyone is at risk in these conditions, but those more at risk are those who are diabetic, take heart medications called ‘beta blockers, have circulation problems, are smokers, drink alcohol during freezing conditions or are elderly or young children. Frostbite can occur when the body part is exposed to freezing temperatures for an extended amount of time, or a more brief exposure to cold temperatures when it is also windy. The most common areas of frostbite are areas that are the furthest away from the middle of the body, or body core, such as feet, toes, hands, fingers, nose, cheeks and ears because these are furthest from the heart. So whether you live in Los Angeles or somewhere that commonly has freezing temperatures in the winter, frostbite can definitely be a problem, especially if you are not well prepared.įrostbite happens when parts of the body freeze. I have to admit, when I was asked to write a blog about frostbite, I did ask the question, “Frostbite in Los Angeles?” I was quickly reminded of how close Los Angeles is to mountain resorts with altitudes up to 7,000 feet where there is plenty of snow and freezing weather during the winter months. Frostbite was a real threat and you could readily find all kinds of information about how to identify, treat, and prevent frostbite. There I sometimes experienced cold weather down to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit during the wintertime. Your general condition is permanently reduced.For three years, I lived in a suburb of Salt Lake City, Utah. In case of snow or storm, there will be a " frostbite" bar which will also appear at this time and will rise more or less slowly depending on the temperature felt and the number of frozen clothes. The player will then see a " risk of hypothermia" appearing with a yellow bar, then a red " hypothermia" bar, which will directly attack the player’s physical condition. The player staying too long in the cold, will see their level of heat (see needs for more info) drop, as long as the temperature felt is below 0 °.
Frostbite risk can take a substantial amount of time to recover from, so be prepared to remain in warmer conditions for extended periods to fully eliminate immediate risk. Staying in feels-like temperatures above freezing or covering the exposed skin are the only ways to eliminate frostbite risk.
Any part of the body (except the face, despite the fact that only a couple clothing items cover the face) can be at risk of frostbite.
Frostbite risk is incurred when a player's (unclothed) skin is exposed to freezing conditions, particularly with severe windchill.
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