Washington State Freezing Index Maps

Figure 1 provides an overview of Washington State mean Freezing Index (FI) data (summarized for 1951 to 1980).  Figure 2 is a contour map of Washington for design FI data.  WSDOT uses The FI contours for both figures are only approximate.  FIs should be obtained at specific sites (projects) if possible.

Figure 1: Mean Freezing Indicies

 

Figure 2: Design Freezing Indicies