Thoughts on masks in cold weather

[RockCreek]

I am in the Northeast, and wanted to say hiw much more comfortable masks make me when I go out in the cold. The warmer, moister air does not irritate my throat the way cold, dry air does. It is more comforable for me to be active outside now.
I will not go back post-pandemic, even if I switch to masks designed specifically for cold weather.

[apcalc]

1. I have thought the same...

I walk 2 mi/day outside and appreciate the mask!

[BlueIdaho]

2. My wife and I were on a walk the other day

Up here in north Idaho. We were commenting on how much nicer it was this year with our masks on.

Silver linings...

[Wounded Bear]

3. They do help keep the face warm...

I think that's why skiers wear them.

[RockCreek]

4. Are any DUers in cold, MAGA areas noting more use outside now it is winter?

This might not be associated with any increase in indoor use?

[mopinko]

6. i'm in the heart of blue, but

the maskholes have been thick.
most wearing them now, tho.

[Cracklin Charlie]

5. Midwest here.

I kind of agree. I’m tired of getting my face frozen. Unforeseen bonus of mask wearing.

[safeinOhio]

7. I wear mine when jogging in Northern Michigan.

Does warm the air I breath. Started in the fall and found it blocks allergens to.

[RockCreek]

10. Yes, great for gardening too! N/T

[d_r]

8. I agree

I went hiking over the weekend and was surprised that no other hikers wore them. It felt good in the cold air.

[BainsBane]

9. the problem is my glasses fog up

so I end up taking them off and walking around with blurry vision.

[SlogginThroughIt]

11. Agree completely!

[Wednesdays]

12. Prevents diseases other than covid, too

They've been popular in Asia during the cold and flu season for a long time.