On Sunday at 4:51 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory valid from 9 p.m. until Monday 9 a.m. for Carbon and Monroe counties.

It's once again the time of year for an uptick in illnesses such as colds, the flu, COVID and RSV. Here are the signs and symptoms.

It’s no cure — or even a way to prevent colds — but if taken correctly, zinc might help ease symptoms a bit earlier.

A cold typically resolves after about a week, although congestion, cough, and runny nose can linger. Your cold may be improving if you have more energy and your symptoms are milder. Generally, these symptoms are most severe in the middle of a cold, around ...

Cold exposure can impair your balance, too, since stiff muscles can lead to unsteady ankles and knees, said Dr. Nnaemeka Echebiri, a physiatrist and musculoskeletal specialist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. This may make you more likely to slip and fall, he said, especially on icy or uneven surfaces.

This cold blast could be relatively short-lived, with a return to more typical wintry temperatures by later in December.

If you're already sick of the cold and snow in parts of the northern U.S., check out these record highs in the West this week. You may just want to book a last-minute trip.