[8note]

Walking for 15-20 min in -30C is just fine with the right clothes.

[germinalphrase]

Which is the most pressing issue with winter weather for seniors. Injuries sustained from a fall are one of the leading reasons people are moved from an independent living situation. Losing your mobility from a fall is also a quick path towards death.

[goodpoint]

That's an example of poor walkability due to government choices.

[germinalphrase]

How so? Are there many places that get -30 C and don’t have snow/ice?

[goodpoint]

No, but there are various cold countries where the government

- eagerly clears the snow

- provides capillary public transportation

- provides city-wide heating

- encourages the development of large buildings (even connected with each other) instead of isolated homes

[Noumenon72]

It's survivable, sure. As someone who biked to work in Wisconsin winter, skis, and makes sure to get outside every day for exercise, -12 to -17 is as low as I'll go.