How to stay warm in layered clothing and avoid frostbite this winter

By TRISHA AHMED and MARK VANCLEAVE
Associated Press/Report for America

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — 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. In winter, staying warm means staying dry. Layering certain types of clothing helps move sweat and moisture away from your skin. Avoid wearing cotton, and avoid getting wet, to prevent frostbite.