While children across Houston have likely been looking forward to playing in the snow during today’s winter storm, it’s important to be aware of the dangers that extreme temperatures can pose to the body.

Dr. Hilary Fairbrother, emergency medicine physician at UTHealth Houston explains what hypothermia is and how to avoid it. She also explains how different groups of people who might have trouble getting out of cold could experience hypothermia in temperatures warmer than freezing. How does it differ from frostbite? There's one key difference explained.

As temperatures stay below freezing through the start of this week, Houstonians are at risk of getting hypothermia when spending time outside.