Now ads from Amazon for ice fishing stuff. Under 40 degrees is when I reduce outside activity to doing just required/necessary things and fishing isn't one of them.
A post fit for a king. Exactly what I tell my frostback friends. You think I'm whining about it being cold...come out and play when it's 105 in August.
As a Texan who's now living in MN just wanted to give y'all some simple advice on how to deal with a cold snap. Remember to try to keep dry and remember snow melts. If you're out playing in the snow once it get's into your clothes it will start melting from your own body heat and then you're not only cold but wet. The worst are wet slushy shoes. If you're going to play in the snow find clothes that is water resistant or repellent and as soon as you get inside take your shoes off and get changed out of any clothes that has a lot of snow or ice on it. Walking on frozen sidewalks and driveways is always tough. Take short steps and shuffle. You lose a lot of heat through your head so keep your head covered when outside and even inside if you've lost heat. Wearing a hoodie when it's cold can make a big difference. Dress in layers and wear sweatshirts instead of sweaters. They hold heat better and if you're outside block the wind better. Very Very important don't try to heat your house with your oven by turning it on and leaving the door open. For ice on your car windows you can use a credit card to scrape it. Make sure you scrape the whole windshield. Don't just scrape a small spot just so you can look straight forward. Driving CONTROL YOUR SPEED and DON'T BREAK SUDDENLY! Give yourself a lot travel distance between the car infront of you. Good luck Texans!
Also to add in cold snowy weather nothing is more important than a good pair of boots. I generally wear a pair of Keen hiking boots that cost almost $400. When it's really cold like -10 and I have to be outside I have a pair of Columbia snow boots that I got for around $200 and both are worth every penny. You want boots that also are water resistant. Sorry Cowboy boots don't cut it. You don't want to be walking on ice in a pair of cowboy boots.
