Here is what the wind can feel like with bitter cold temperatures. Caused by prolonged exposure of the body, frostbite damages the tissue of the extremities, i.e. fingers, toes, ear lobes, and noses. Two warning signs of frostbite are a loss of feeling in the extremities, or a white or pale appearance. Frostbite is a potentially serious condition, and can lead to the life-threatening condition of hypothermia. To treat frostbite slowly rewarm the areas affected.
Frostbite can occur quickly especially in very cold air and strong winds.
A life threatening condition in which uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, disorientation, slurred speech, drowsiness, and exhaustion can occur. The body core needs to be warmed first, also dry clothing and wrap the person in a blanket. DO NOT give alcohol, drugs or coffee, warm broth is suggested.