When caught outdoors in a winter storm, there are life-saving actions you can take to protect yourself. Find (or make) shelter, cover exposed body parts, melt snow for drinking water, and exercise occasionally.
Caught outdoors in a winter storm? Find shelter! If there’s no shelter, build a lean-to or snow cave for protection. Build a fire for heat. Cover exposed body parts, and try to stay dry. This will help protect against hypothermia. Melt snow for drinking water. Avoid eating un-melted snow, which can lower body temperature to deadly levels. Exercise occasionally. Move limbs, fingers, and toes vigorously to keep you warm.