With temperatures dropping around the country, people are calling this the "polar vortex" or the "snowpocalypse." Indeed, with temperatures in Chicago and New York dropping to record lows, Wisconsin at 18 below and Fargo ND dropping as low as 23 below zero, it is one of the coldest winters on record. Indeed, the National Weather Service tweeted that the cold "shouldn't be taken lightly. Coldest temperatures in almost 20 years. Life-threatening wind chills."
For those of you still brave enough to venture into the cold to work, here are some tips and tricks to survive the polar vortex. Firstly: LAYERS. It is important to keep as warm and dry as possible. Having a number of thin warm layers will allow you to insulate better and lets you strip off easily if the temperature rises. Start off with thermal underwear and work your way up to you warmest winter coat. Don't forget your hands: mittens are better than gloves and will help you prevent frostbite.
New technology nowadays can also help you stay warm. Hand warmers and heat packs can be purchased from any outdoor store and will help you keep toasty. You can also buy jackets with battery-powered heating systems for extra protection. Don't forget a good pair of boots: make sure they are both waterproof and insulated to keep out the cold.
For those of you that drive to work, check your car battery. Batteries that are more than three years old often can't be jump started once they are exposed to sub zero temperatures for an extended period. So get to garage and change the battery. Stay as warm as possible while indoors: try eating soup or having a hot drink once you get inside. It's important to keep warm and energized!
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