A Hudson Valley doctor shared his concerns about the brutal winter weather that is heading our way.

Dr. Matthew Melamed serves as the chief of emergency medicine at Westchester Medical Center. He said he and his team are keeping an eye on the snow because shoveling can increase a person's risk for heart attacks, especially if they have underlying conditions.

The doctor said he's also concerned about the frigid temperatures that can lead to frost nip and frost bite.

"Signs and symptoms of frost nip and frost bite tend to be pain...Redness initially, and then [it] sometimes can turn into a waxy, whiteish color in your hands and feet or your ears and nose. Sometimes [people experience a] pins and needles sensation, kind of like you slept on your arm for too long, and then pain that's just not really getting better," Dr. Melamed said.

If people are concerned about having any of these symptoms, the doctor encourages them to reach out to their medical provider.