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[envy_the_sinners]

Seeing that this snow has taken us completely by surprise, I trust that many are still out on the road and potentially too far from shelter to make it inside tonight.

[ So yer gonna get a survival guide whether you want it or not. ]

• Keep hydrated. It is easy to forget, in these conditions.
• Putting on a hat goes a long way.
• You are in more danger if you stop shivering. Keep moving, and do not sleep in freezing conditions.
• Alcohol does not keep you warm. It only gives the illusion of heat while making the situation worse.
• Your extremities will be the first to go. Expose your hands and feet as little as possible.
• Overheat too much and you will sweat, which in the long run, will make you much colder than when you started.
• Loose layers are better at keeping heat than tight athletic wear.
• Find or form a barrier against the wind.
• Clean clothing will insulate better than dirty clothing.

[ Take it from a professional hobo. ]

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[doitrockapella]

Good advice. It's wise of you to make it easily available like this.

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[ladywithnovoice]

You know so much about this sort of thing. I would have been utterly lost about what to do myself.

Have you traveled in this kind of weather a lot in the past?

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[poundcoins]

Thank you. This weather isn't usual?

[ Somewhere on Route 29 is a very underdressed new trainer huddling irritably against his Ponyta. ]

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[friendyousohard]

Impressive. Clearly laid out, useable advice anyone could easily implement. I'd say my hat's off to you, but under the circumstances that wouldn't be advisable.