Is it OK to leave MBA in sleeping state in the car at -15C outside temp?

[SmOgER]

Let's say we want to leave it for 3 hours. Is it okay to leave it in deep sleep state or is completely shutting it down preferred?

Normally I only shut it down / RR during OS updates and such. Just closing the lid is much more convenient.

I've had it left sleeping several times with no issues, but I have some doubts about risks involved...

 

[BrianBaughn]

You're really pushing it!

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201640

Also, cold laptops collect condensation, internally and externally, when moved to warm locations with any decent amount of humidity.

 

[SmOgER]

The unclear thing is if deep sleep mode is actually considered operating mode or not (and if it is, are tolerances any higher for it?).
As for the humidity, I let it warm properly before waking it up - But again, is deep sleep a problem here? Or does it keep the circuits that are being used / supplied with power warm enough?

 

[weatherwax]

Also, cold laptops collect condensation, internally and externally, when moved to warm locations with any decent amount of humidity.

This is what I'd be worried about. Good flag.

 

[2984839]

I bought a PowerBook online last year and it arrived in December absolutely ice cold. It would have been sitting in the back of the truck all day in ~15 F weather and probably in a cold warehouse before that. It booted and worked fine.

 

[Meister]

Hell no!