How to stay warm in layered clothing and avoid frostbite this winter
ABC News
As a bout of bitter and deadly cold sweeps the U.S., millions of Americans are being told to dress in layers if they must go outside
MINNEAPOLIS -- As a bout of bitter and deadly cold sweeps the U.S., millions of Americans are being told to dress in layers if they must go outside.
In places that rarely experience bone-chilling temperatures, that advice can be confounding. What does it mean to layer up? Is it different from just putting on a coat? Is there a way to do it wrong?
People in Minnesota, a state that is no stranger to the cold, have wisdom to share.
Layering means wearing multiple pieces of clothing to keep your body comfortable in cold weather. Each layer creates an insulating pocket of air that protects you better than just wearing a big jacket, and layering helps move sweat and moisture away from your skin.
No matter how cold it is, you’re probably going to sweat when you go outside and start moving, said Claire Wilson, executive director of The Loppet Foundation — a nonprofit that promotes winter recreation and activities in Minneapolis.
