Cold Weather Safety

General Winter

100

What animal should you walk like to prevent slips & falls outside?

A penguin

200

This is the name for a mixture of ice, rain and/or snow

Sleet

300

When is 'official' winter according to the calendar?

Dec 21^st - Mar 20^th

400

The snowiest months in Minnesota

December, January & February

500

The temperature water freezes

32⁰ F 

OR

 0^o C

Below Zero

100

What is the #1 best way to stay safe when temps drop below zero

Stay indoors

200

Is it safe to wear wet clothing outside in extremely low temperatures?

No - wet clothes will freeze and could cause dangerous consequences like frostbite and hypothermia

300

What is the weather term for when gusts of air make the outside temperature feel colder and more dangerous?

Windchill

400

A weather term that is used to describe extremely cold weather

Polar vortex or arctic blast

500

Around what temperature is cold enough for boiling water to freeze instantly when thrown in the air?

Around -30^o F

Storm Safety

100

What items should be in a storm preparedness kit

Flashlight, spare batteries, blankets, matches, water, warm clothing, non-perishable food such as nuts, granola, & shelf-stable meals, first aid kit, tools

200

The name of a type of snowstorm that causes heavy snow, windy conditions and lessened visibility

A blizzard

300

What does a winter weather WATCH mean

Adverse winter weather is possible; meteorologists are watching for the potential of dangerous conditions

400

What does a winter weather ADVISORY mean?

Adverse winter weather conditions are expected to disrupt daily activities

500

What is a winter storm WARNING?

Adverse winter weather is likely to create dangerous conditions in the area

Physical Health

100

You should wear _________ of clothing to keep warm in cold weather

layers

200

Name at least one sign of frostbite

Redness & Pain, numbness/tingling, white patches, muscle and skin stiffness, blistering if severe

300

Which body parts will get frostbitten first if not properly covered?

Fingers & hands, toes & feet, ears, nose, cheeks & chin

400

What is it called when your body temperature drops dangerously low?

a. hyperthermia

b. hypothermia

b. Hypothermia

500

What are symptoms of hypothermia?

shivering, confusion, sleepiness, stiff muscles

Mental Health

100

The name of a mental health condition that commonly appears in winter months

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) a.k.a. seasonal depression or the 'winter blues'

200

True or False: Staying inside by yourself is the best way to combat seasonal depression

False: Maintaining a social network is crucial for mental health, especially in the cold season

300

Name at least one symptom of seasonal depression

Depressed/low mood, fatigue & lethargy, increased urges to sleep & eat, difficulty concentrating

400

Name one way to combat seasonal depression

Exposure to natural light, socializing with friends and family, exercise, eat healthy, go to therapy

500

Approximately what percentage (%) of the US population suffers from seasonal affective disorder each year?

5%