How To Dress For a Snowstorm

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To complete this How-To you will need:

Underwear
Thermal underwear
At least three shirts made of cotton, cotton blend, or flannel
A sweater, made of cashmere or cotton
Pants made of denim, wool, or corduroy
Thick wool-blend socks
Waterproof leather or rubber boots with Gore-Tex lining
A scarf made of fleece, flannel, or wool
A heavy, hooded winter coat or wind-breaker lined with down or fur
A hat that covers the ears made of wool or insulated with wool or fur
Fleece-lined mittens
And sunglasses
Ski mask

Step 1: Put on thermal underwear

Over your regular undergarments, put on thermal long underwear.

Step 2: Layer shirts

Layer your shirts by wearing the smallest and lightest first, then the next heaviest, until you have three or four comfortable layers. Top with a sweater.

Tip: Several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight clothing conserves body heat more effectively than a single layer of heavy clothing.

Step 3: Slip on pants

Slip on pants, taking care not to bunch up your thermal underwear (because that's never enjoyable). Tuck at least one of your shirts into your pants.

Step 4: Put on socks

Now put on those thick, cozy socks. For maximum warmth, pull them over your thermal underwear pant legs.

Tip: Make sure your socks are made of a wool blend, not pure wool, which is itchy.

Step 5: Put on boots

Now put on your boots. Remember: ice is slippery, so the thicker the treads, the better the boot.

Tip: Make sure your boots are waterproof.

Step 6: Put on scarf

It's time to wrap your scarf around your neck—wear it under your coat to help keep heat in.

Tip: Breathing in very cold air can damage your lungs. If you're in extremely low temperatures, wear a ski mask.

Step 7: Put on winter coat

Put on your winter coat, and button or zip it up all the way.

Step 8: Put on hat

Put on a hat that covers your ears.

Tip: You lose half your body heat through your head, so risk the hat hair!

Step 9: Put on mittens

Put on mittens.

Tip: Mittens keep your hands warmer than gloves.

Step 10: Wear sunglasses

Wear sunglasses. The glare from the snow can hurt your eyes. Now you're ready to brave the elements!

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[thrill124]

Gah, her "sunglasses" strap is twisted! >.<



[CupcakesRock108]

i live in canada, and i have walked to school in -42°C weather, and i didn't need all those clothes.. all i wore was a skirt, snowpants, a shirt, a warms sweater, and a down jacket, scarves, socks, UGGs, and gloves. i think these tips are pointless.. rainboots get FREEZING cold in snow..

[rimlanin]

Step 1. Put on the radiator

Did you know: You can give one of thoese 3 shirts you don't need anymore to a homeless person and cause one less casualty this winter...

[ThatBlackSheepy]

you will need underwear. oops. none of that

[DevinDCEG]

More like "How To Have A Heat-Induced Allergic Skin Reaction In The Dry Winter".

[bopsister]

crap i have no undies

[Idellle]

random information: I wear underclothes (panties and bra), ski socks, long underclothes (pants) normal pants, a sleeveless top, long sleeved skirt over and a thick sweater. when really cold I wear ski pants. Then thick down jacket, knitted scarf, knitted hat/cap. gloves and winter boots

[omgallusuck]

U will need underwear... thank you Captain Obvious

[ringmaster1209]

@Wako098  brother wrote that sorry

[earthlingmike1]

@kevin481526 What are you a flasher? Or Rick Astley?

[earthlingmike1]

@ringmaster1209 Oh boy, check out those Canadians, their balls are filled with anti-freeze!