Effect of weather in attack

[Snefens]

Does anyone know what, if any, effect it has to an attack if the hex is "very cold"?
I know how clouds and rain hinders air support, but was thinking about pure "land" combat.
Also does "snow" have any effect in attacks other than increasing move cost?

When looking at the time it takes for a hex to get rid of "muddy", does it matter if it's either "Hot" or "Cool"? Does temperature even have an effect other than in chemical and nuclear attacks?

[Alexander Seil]

The Help file states that:

--Chemical weapons are most lethal in cool or moderate temperatures, no precipitation, and overcast conditions. They are least effective in hot temperatures and heavy rain or bright sunlight. High temperatures, wind, and sunlight degrade chemical agents. Rain washes them away and impedes efficient distribution. Use of chemical weapons can increase readiness losses in combat for both sides. Chemicals are most tiring (3x) at higher temperatures, and have little readiness effect at low temperatures.

--Nuclear weapons are most lethal in hot temperatures, no precipitation, and fair conditions. They are least effective in cold temperatures, heavy rain, and overcast conditions. This is due to a combination of exposure and atmospheric transparency.

[Bdr.Mallette]

The effect of weather has major effects on land battle.
It will cost you MPs as well as drain your combat turns.
attacks on Muddy and Snowy regions should be avoided unless you need to attack that hex during present turn. I prefer to work around them, till they clear up next turn or so, depends. It will also affect the unit's abilities during combat, most likely with a penalty.
If you need to attack those hexes with bad weather, than do it during your last few combat turns. Make sure you have Arty support in the area, cuz your air power will be limited for that attack.
Watch your MPs if ya want to stretch your turn to the max.

:)

[Snefens]

Thx for the replies, but I wanted to know if it the temperature mattered when fighting in an otherwise clear hex (frozen vs hot). Regular fighting, not chemical or nuclear.

[Alexander Seil]

Silly me, misread your post...missed the "other than" part.