How to Keep From Being Cold When Waiting for the Bus

Whether you ride a school bus or a city bus, if you live in a cold area of the country you've probably spent some time shivering while you waited for your transportation to arrive. Winter is especially perilous with its freezing temperatures and icy wind. Prepare for cold weather before you leave the house to make your wait at the bus stop safe and comfortable.

Things You'll Need

• Several layers of clothing
• Hat or hood
• Earmuffs
• Mittens or gloves
• Insulated socks
• Lined shoes or boots
• Scarf
• Chemical warmers

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Instructions

• 1

  Dress in several lightweight layers instead of one heavy layer. The air trapped between the layers of clothing adds extra insulation to maintain your body heat. Ideas for clothing layers include thermal underwear, a fleece jacket, a sweater, a hoodie and an overcoat.

• 2

  Wear a hat. Nearly half of your body heat escapes from your head when it's left uncovered. A ski cap or a hooded jacket can help the heat to stay where you need it. If the hat doesn't cover your ears, add ear muffs.

• 3

  Protect your extremities. Fingers and toes are particularly susceptible to cold temperatures. Mittens are warmer than gloves, although gloves allow greater freedom of movement. Wear insulated socks and sturdy, lined shoes or boots designed for cold temperatures.

• 4

  Wrap a scarf around the lower part of your face to ward off the cold and to protect your lungs from breathing in the frigid air. Wrap the ends of the scarf around your neck and tuck them under your coat to protect any exposed skin.

• 5

  Stay active to keep your blood circulating. Jump in place, swing your arms or walk around while you wait for the bus.