Make sure skin and clothing are dry, and provide the person with warm liquids if possible. The NWS defines frostbite as the freezing of skin and the body tissue just beneath it. Frostbite first ...

Frostbite-triggering cold descended on the New ... And this arctic air isn’t just cold, it is also incredibly dry. Dew points Wednesday will hover near zero. When the air is this dry, your ...

Frigid temperatures are here, and that means a higher risk for cold-related problems — especially frostbite ... “Make sure they are warm and dry and wearing the appropriate gear, such as ...

But even pets with longer fur can become matted with snow and ice. Making walking times shorter and keeping pets dry before walks can help reduce the risk of frostbite. Winter gear like boots or ...