1. This cold wave will bring fierce wind, followed by a significant drop in temperature.
2. Even slight changes in wind direction, speed or wave height can have great impacts on the outcome of a competition.
3. The cold wave is likely to bring a 12 C to 14 C drop in temperatures along with wind and snowfalls in some regions.
4. Satellite pictures could also help site offshore wind farms - wind speeds can be inferred from wave heights and direction.