On Tuesday at 2:08 p.m. EST the National Weather Service issued an extreme cold watch valid from Friday 1 a.m. EST until Saturday 1 p.m. EST for Keweenaw, Ontonagon, Houghton, Baraga, Marquette, Gogebic,

Many people across cultures grow up hearing that cold weather makes you sick. Going outside without a coat, breathing in cold air, sleeping in a chilly room, getting caught in cold rain or snow, or simply feeling chilled are often blamed for causing colds or flu.

Cold weather doesn’t directly cause colds, but it can dry nasal passages and keep people indoors, making viruses like flu, RSV and COVID-19 spread more easily.

At some point or another, we’ve all heard this warning – don’t go outside in the cold or you’ll get sick. But is there any truth to that?