[cozzyd]

yes, especially because there is an industrial variant that works down to -40 C. We use them in our detectors in Greenland. rpi's sometimes work at low temperatures, but are not spec'd for it (plus they use tons of power compared to the BBB).

[bagels]

Yes, for the application I used them in, we were concerned about both the upper and lower limits (heat from operation + cold when turned off in the winter). Outdoor installation, with hundreds of units per site.