Niagara Falls is a frigid, beautiful wonderland right now

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It’s bitterly cold across parts of the U.S. and Canada right now, and the freezing temps aren’t going away anytime soon

The bright side? Pretty pictures. In Chicago, people captured stunning images of their frozen city. And the images hitting Instagram from Niagara Falls have been beautiful. 

I mean, look at these photos, which went viral after journalist Muhammad Lila posted them on Twitter: 

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Winter Wardrobe: Cold weather doesn’t mean you have to dress like a giant sleeping bag

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Uniqlo’s HEATTECH, BLOCKTECH, and Ultra Light collections merge fashion with function, no matter what winter throws our way

At Mashable HQ, there is no dress code, but there is a clear style shift when the cold winter months come calling. Some people know how to handle it, and some need a little *ahem* schooling on how to dress appropriately for winter. With Mashable’s New York office sandwiched between two Uniqlo stores, six Mashable employees stocked up on HEATTECH, BLOCKTECH, and Ultra Light Down pieces to prepare for the winter freeze without looking like a giant sleeping bag Read more…

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Powerful cold front to usher in winter across the U.S., but it may not mean heavy snow

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For the tens of millions who live in the Midwest, Mississippi River Valley, Ohio Valley, and the East Coast, the first taste of true winter weather is just days away. Ushered in by a powerful cold front, the cold air, with high temperatures running 10 to 15 degrees below average, will come as a shock following one of the warmest fall seasons on record. 

Computer models are in agreement that the weather pattern across the Northern Hemisphere will become extremely amplified, which means that the jet stream — that high altitude superhighway of winds that steers weather systems and forms the boundaries between air masses — will carve out large dips, or troughs, as well as strong, practically immovable “blocking” ridges. Read more…

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Make having a numb-from-the-cold face slightly less miserable with this super tough heated jacket

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Happy (almost) winter, everyone.

Well, maybe not everyone, but we all know one of those people who craves the rush of chilly adventures instead hibernating until spring. But, no matter how tough these outdoor lovers say they are, that cold air seriously stings — especially after the sun goes down. Luckily, a team known for their heated jackets has amped up their line with a hardcore, all-terrain heated jacket on Kickstarter: say hello to Ravean’s Rugged.

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Tech-enhanced clothing and accessories to keep you warm this winter

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Winter is on its way, which means layers, wind-stung skin, and crying because it’s so cold. It’s true friends, the polar vortex will be here before you know it.

If you’re anything like us, you’re constantly looking for the latest and greatest supplies to make the morning commute as bearable as possible. Check out our list of the coolest products that utilize tech to keep you warm.

Uniqlo’s Heattech line: the new way to layer

Bundling up to brace the outside world used to be super uncomfortable — until Uniqlo came along. The clothes feature fabric that actually creates heat pockets from the moisture evaporating from the body. Coming in multiple levels of warmth, these men’s and women’s dress pants, jeans, and leggings are perfect for everyday wear — and are super stylish. Uniqlo also offers an insane selection of heattech shirts, crewnecks, and any other threads you can imagine. Read more…

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