How To Dress For A Blizzard If You’re New To The Cold

For those of us who grew up in the Northeast, dressing for a bizzard is not a big deal. We spent our childhoods planning snow days, dealing with winter storm warnings and heating up our cars before we could even drive them… but that’s not the case for everyone. Some folks grew up going to the beach instead of the skating rink and the thought of going outside during a blizzard is simply unimaginable (we’re looking at you Cali kids).

To help matters, we’ve rounded up 12 things you should know before braving the bitter temps.

1. While many think a parka is the way to go, fur is actually one of the warmest things you can wear when it’s cold.

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11. Mittens can be warmer than gloves.

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