How to treat cold injuries Frostbite is a medical emergency, but frostnip, its precursor, can be treated at home. Both most often affect the extremities — such as fingers, toes, cheeks and nose.

Extreme cold weather is dangerous. Here is how to stay safe and healthy in the cold. ... Wearing gloves and warm socks is also essential as hands and feet are more prone to frostbite.

One of the most important things people can do to stay safe is ensure they are dressed appropriately for the weather, Bedno said. In extreme cold, this means wearing layers, wearing loose clothing ...

A new U.S. military manual defines the survival and tactical needs of fighting a war in the Arctic and extreme cold weather ... has spent years developing a high-tech solution to gloves.

Brandi Taylor of Dallas wears earmuffs and a thick jacket while walking to get coffee in downtown Dallas in January 2025. North Texas is forecast to get another blast of extreme cold weather this ...