Going out in below freezing temperatures requires getting bundled up in winter apparel. A warm coat, hats, scarves, gloves and wool socks become the attire of choice!
But even a polar vortex doesn't keep northeners stuck indoors. Some people even take a walk to the beach, where the wind coming off the lake is particularly brutal.
Montrose Beach and Dog Park has a very different look and feel about it to the place it is on a hot summer day!
What at first might appear to be frothy Waves is actually ice piled up along the shore of Lake Michigan. There is no one playing in the sand and no picnics spread out on blankets. Not a single beach volley game is taking place.
When outdoors in these conditions you must be wary of frostbite. Unprotected skin and underlying tissue can freeze and result in permanent damage.
When the temperature is zero degrees Fahrenheit or below, it takes about 30 minutes for exposed skin to get frostbite. At 15 degrees below zero with even a little bit of wind, frostbite is possible within 15 minutes.
But even with the temperatures well below freezing there are still people, dogs, and a few birds out to take in the outdoor sights that nature provides in winter.
Bundle up!
