COLORADO SPRINGS — Southern Colorado is waking up to the coldest morning of the fall season, with temperatures dipping well below freezing for the first time this year. Near Foothills Elementary, parents and students braved the early morning chill as the latest cold snap settled in across the region.

Children heading to bus stops or walking to school face increased risks in these frigid conditions. According to the Mayo Clinic, kids lose body heat faster than adults, making them more vulnerable to frostbite and hypothermia — even after short exposure to the cold.

Experts recommend dressing children in layers of lightweight clothing to help retain warmth and stay dry, even if the outer layer gets wet. Hands, feet, and ears should always be covered, and families are encouraged to find shel

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