SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - With the bitterly cold temperatures, it’s important to know the signs and symptoms of two conditions that can happen when you’re exposed to extreme cold.

We’re talking about frostbite and hypothermia.

In simple terms, hypothermia is when your core body temperature drops below 95 degrees Fahrenheit, which is dangerous.

It can happen quickly if you’re not prepared.

Here are the signs and symptoms to watch out for:

Shivering

Slurred speech or mumbling

Weak pulse

Confusion or memory loss

Loss of consciousness

Frostbite can also cause serious harm to your body if not properly treated.

Some of the most common symptoms include:

Numbness and tingling in extremities

Patches of skin in red, white, blue, gray, purple, or brown

Cold, hard, waxy-looking skin

Pain and

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