As extreme cold weather grips large sections of the United States, people still need to work and live their lives. CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen has guidance.

National Weather Service defines a blizzard as a storm that contains large amounts of snow or blowing snow, with winds in excess of 35 mph and visibilities of less than 1/4 mile for an extended period of time (at least 3 hours).

The extreme cold can be lethal in minutes, and it can cause problems for your vehicle and your home. Sam Kraemer was inside and outside the FOX6 studios, talking about a variety of cold weather topics.

A dangerous arctic cold front is moving out of the region, bringing brutally cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills. Multiple cold weather alerts are in effect across Central and South Alabama, with the most dangerous conditions arriving Monday night into Tuesday morning.