Why cold weather and heavy snow can strain your heart
[WCCO-TV, January 22, 2026]
Cold temperatures can increase the risk of heart attack, according to Joshua Buckler, MD, a cardiologist with Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute. He appeared on WCCO-TV’s morning show to talk about winter heart health. Dr. Buckler explained that heart attack risk rises as temperatures drop and warned that there is typically a 30% surge in heart attacks when snowfall exceeds two inches.
Watch his interview below to hear him explain why cold weather stresses the heart and how heart attack symptoms can differ between men and women.
Watch his interview below to hear him explain why cold weather stresses the heart and how heart attack symptoms can differ between men and women.
Posted on January 22, 2026 in
Heart/Cardiovascular, Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute
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