The coldest air in years moved into Amherst this week.
The high temperatures today will reach the mid-teens in Amherst, with a low of just 0 degrees.
Here are some tips, courtesy of the National Weather Service, to keep in mind during this Arctic cold that will help you keep warm:
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- Minimize outdoor activities, especially for the elderly and very young.
- Dress in several layers of loose-fitting clothing rather than a single layer of heavy clothing.
- Wear a hat, mittens and waterproof boots. Cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs.
- When using heating sources such as fireplaces, wood stoves and space heaters, be sure to ventilate them correctly.
- Test smoke alarms and keep carbon monoxide detectors handy.
- Bring pets out of the cold. Don't assume they can handle the cold. If you are not warm, they are not either.
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