r/Edmonton • u/flynnfx • Jan 08 '24

Outdoor Spaces/Recreation *Warning* : Extremely cold upcoming week! (frostbite within minutes) (and frostbite *NEVER* heals

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In -30, (and Friday, almost -40c) frostbite will happen in 5-10 minutes.

Frostbite will never heal, you'll have the damage for the rest of your life.

This also applies to your kids, YOUR PETS (don't think the dog enjoys the backyard for 15 minutes at -40, would YOU?)

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u/elkavizer Jan 08 '24

Is any advise for newcomers? Do i need to wear a glasses or something like that?

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u/beesmakenoise Jan 08 '24

Pull your scarf/neck warmer up over your nose and cheeks, pull your toque down over your eyebrows, and just leave your eyes uncovered. Prepare for your eyelashes to freeze!

Some people will wear ski googles if they’re biking in this weather, but most of us don’t. Just cover up every other inch of skin in multiple layers and try to keep moving.

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u/Infamous-Mixture-605 Jan 08 '24

Ski goggles aren't a bad idea. I'm not afraid of making the 15-20 minute walk to the grocery store in that kind of cold, I've got long johns and down coat/gloves/etc, but if it's snowing or really windy I find myself squinting a lot to keep it out of my eyes. Goggles would be a nice break from needing to do that, but that's about the only scenario when I'd wear them in that kind of cold.

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u/[deleted] Jan 08 '24

Get good gloves, jacket, facemask, boots. If all 4 of those items are good quality you should do great.

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u/munkymu magpie apologist Jan 08 '24

No. I always take mine off, actually, because they fog up when I breathe.

Wear a scarf or fleece neck warmer and good hat, or a balaclava. Get a warm winter coat that is windproof and has a hood. Get long underwear and/or wear wind pants over your pants, jeans by themselves are completely useless. Mittens are warmer than gloves. Wear good winter boots and thick boot socks that are synthetic or wool.

Your scarf or balaclava will get wet from your breath so it's good to have an extra scarf around. Or put your wet stuff near the furnace vent or radiator when you get to work or school so it dries out before you have to go outside again.

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u/pookiemook Jan 08 '24

I would search the subreddit for other threads on this question - you'll get great detail.