If you’re venturing outdoors, dressing properly is key. “Dressing in layers, wearing loose fitting layered clothing is the best to trap heat and stay dry,” says Faraz Covelli. A hooded coat or hat will help prevent heat from leaving through your head, while swapping gloves for mittens will keep your fingers cozy.

A severe winter storm is expected to sweep across the United States this week, with a potent cocktail of heavy snow, ice and extreme cold, affecting up to 160 million people.

Nick Davis, Co-Owner Business Operations & Market at Davis Services, said many people think that if they have power, and it’s cold outside, they should bump up the thermostat, but he doesn’t recommend...

A major winter storm is expected to hit large swaths of the central, Eastern and Southern United States this weekend, bringing a mix of freezing temperatures, heavy snow and ice.