SEE ALSO: Cold snap prompts safety warnings and shelter expansions in Green Country Aside from clothes, it's important that you avoid getting wet and then going outside. "Super important to stay dry.

For extreme cold, layering a thin, moisture-wicking liner ... no matter how harsh the weather gets. Wet clothing is one of the quickest ways to lose body heat and risk cold-related illnesses ...

Traveling in cold weather conditions can be life threatening ... Generally conductive heat loss accounts for only about 2% of overall loss. However, with wet clothes the loss is increased 5x.

Cold weather, particularly frost ... If you can't move the plants, try covering them with a layer of black plastic to block out the sun. Cut back frosted growth in spring to a healthy, new ...

Layering can also keep your head and feet ... You may not feel thirsty in cold weather, but staying hydrated is just as important in winter as it is in summer. Drink water (warm or cold), hot ...

When conditions have been especially wet—as they were Thursday due to days of rain—cold night temperatures cause condensation to occur in the lower level of cold air, creating a layer of fog ...

Record-breaking snowfall and chilling cold caused widespread school and community closures across the U.S. Gulf Coast, a region largely unaccustomed to extreme winter weather ... of outdoor winter ...