PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — December is usually a cold month, but Philadelphia residents are still adjusting to the below-average temperatures after the first snowstorm of the season ushered in bitter cold.<\/p>\n
“You’ve got to dress for the occasion. Long John’s, gloves, a thermal suit, and stay active,” said a pedestrian in University City.<\/p>\n
Someone was out in shorts in 20-degree weather Tuesday morning, but for the most part, people in University City are prepared for the cold.<\/p>\n
Families, students, and working professionals all tried to stay warm.<\/p>\n
“I’m bundled up, heading to work now,” said Samantha Farabella. “My gloves are insulated, actually, so they’re pretty warm inside, keeping me warm.”<\/p>\n
“I’m wearing lots of layers. Very good coat and very soft ear muffs, that’s how I do it,” said Rana Hogarth.<\/p>\n
It’s still a bit icy, but sidewalks are in better shape after the snowstorm a couple of days ago and the icy conditions on Monday.<\/p>\n
Winter doesn’t officially start until Sunday, but it feels like it arrived a week early.<\/p>\n
“If you’re a person that feels cold easily, you have to wear the thermal,” said Al Azhar Al-Salmi. “I get cold very easily, so I wear the thermal, a hoodie, and a puffer jacket.”<\/p>\n
AccuWeather says warmer temperatures are on the way later this week.<\/p>\n
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