So long as you have a dry surface to skate on, outdoor skating in the winter can be fun! When the temperature including wind chill is above 20 degrees and you dress properly it can be done safely. Please read "Tips On Winter Apparel" provided by United States Olympic Committee, Sports Medicine Division below.

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Some Tips On Winter Apparel
1992 United States Olympic Committee, Sports Medicine Division

1. Avoid 100% cotton, especially long underwear and socks. Once cotton is wet, whether through perspiration, rain or snow, it loses all insulating capabilities.
2. For long underwear, brands made of polypropylene or Thermax@ retain body heat when wet and wick perspiration to outer clothing layers for evaporation, leaving your body dry. They are also available in varying thicknesses depending upon intended activity level and environment.
3. Wear a polypropylene sock liner under a polypropylene blend or wool outer sock. Moisture is wicked away from your skin, keeping your feet drier and warmer.
4. Wear polypropylene glove liners under ski gloves or mittens. You don't necessarily have to remove the liners when removing the gloves to work.
5. Mittens keep hands warmer than gloves since fingers are together. With gloves, fingers are separated, losing heat from each other.
6. Warm insulated boots are a must. Look for boots with thick soles for insulation while standing in snow or on cold concrete. Sorels@ are an excellent brand, but hiking boots work, too. Leather soled shoes are accidents waiting to happen on ice or snow.
7. Wear a hat. You lose up to 50% of your heat through your head. As the weather gets colder, make sure your hat is wool and covers your ears.
8. Wear several thin layers of clothing versus one heavy garment. Layers can be added or removed, depending upon weather and activity level.
9. Apparel made from breathable cloth (Gore-Tex@, Versatech@) is water resistant, yet allows perspiration to escape. Newer insulating materials conserve body heat without bulk. There are many good brands of outer wear to choose from. Most outdoor sporting goods or ski stores carry them .
10. Newer clothing materials such as Solar Alpha@ may actually generate heat when exposed to the sun,