Give Me A Better Word -- "Cold" Doesn't Cut It

It's hard to explain how bad the cold is here. We're safe and sound inside but I just talked to my ex who told me it's really terrible out. We're both worried about our kid who loves to wear no hat, no mittens. NOT today though. This kid will be bundled up like a big ball of wool and polartec today before he gets to see the light of day.