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DRESSING FOR THE WEATHER: Chilly vs. Cold vs. Extreme Cold

The National Weather Service and CBS19 have compiled a list of freezing fashion ahead of the harsh winter weather.
Credit: National Weather Service

TYLER, Texas — With the rare extreme cold snap setting in around East Texas, it's important to know how to dress for the weather.

The National Weather Service and CBS19 have compiled a list of freezing fashion ahead of the harsh winter weather.

WHEN IT'S CHILLY OUTSIDE:

  • Upper-body clothing - Top and jacket/coat (2 layers)
  • Lower-body clothing - Pants
  • Shoes - Warm and waterproof

WHEN IT'S COLD OUTSIDE:

  • Upper-body clothing - 2 tops and jacket/coat (3 layers)
  • Lower-body clothing - Pants or 2 pairs of pants (1-2 layers)
  • Head - Warm hat
  • Hands - Gloves
  • Shoes - Waterproof boots

WHEN IT'S EXTREMELY COLD OUTSIDE:

  • Upper-body clothing - 2-3 tops (insulating) and a heavy coat (3+ layers)
  • Lower-body clothing - More than two pairs of pants (2+ layers)
  • Head - Warm hat
  • Face - Facemask
  • Hands - Gloves
  • Shoes - Waterproof boots

The best thing to do in the extreme cold is to limit your outside exposure as much as possible to avoid the dangerously low temperatures.

Credit: National Weather Service
Credit: National Weather Service

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