Coats, gloves, boots, and everything else we need to combat winter cold help keep you warm in the cold, but sometimes bitter, frigid conditions arrive and you need to take warning.

Twelve states had winter weather warnings in place from the National Weather Service (NWS) on Sunday, with up to 36 inches of snowfall forecast for some parts of the country. Freezing temperatures may pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as infants and older adults.