What is extreme winter weather?
Many of us experience cold winters. This season can become extremely dangerous. Extreme winter weather, like winter storms and blizzards, often involve dangerous wind chills, heavy snow, and icy conditions. What can you expect to happen? Your local TV or radio stations will usually warn you if a dangerous winter storm is approaching. Extremely cold conditions that come from winter storms can be very dangerous to your health and safety. You could be stranded in your home, get frostbite, or get hypothermia (when your body temperature drops way below normal). Learn more.