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Infographic: Dress smart for frigid weather

January 27, 2020 | Jason Kuiper | how does that work, tips, weather
Young man in hat, scarf and hood hiding from the cold weather in

Winter in Nebraska doesn’t only mean snow. Dangerous wind chills can also pose problems for anyone who has to be outside.

It is best to limit your travel time when subzero temperatures strike. And anytime spent outside should be kept to a minimum. If you have to go out, make sure to dress right.

That means multiple layers of clothing, including proper headwear to keep heat in, and making sure very little skin is exposed to the elements.

WEA_Wind chill_Winter Dress-Infographic
Courtesy NOAA

The following graphic, also from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, shows just what wind does to the body.

WEA_Wind chill graphic
Courtesy NOAA
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About Jason Kuiper

Jason Kuiper joined OPPD as a communications specialist in 2015. He is a former staff writer and reporter at the Omaha World-Herald, where he covered a wide range of topics but spent the majority of his career covering crime. He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and has also appeared in several true crime documentary shows. In his free time he enjoys cooking, spending time with his wife and three children, and reading crime novels.

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