cold-weather measures; precautions against the cold
Refers to practical steps taken to protect against cold, such as wearing warm clothes, insulating buildings, or preparing heating. Often used in contexts like winter preparation, outdoor activities, or health advice.
Adequate cold-weather measures are necessary for winter mountain climbing.
As a precaution against the cold, I put insulation sheets on the windows.
防寒 is a more general term for protection against cold, often used as a prefix (e.g., 防寒着, 防寒具). 防寒対策 specifically refers to the measures or strategies taken for cold protection.
寒さ対策 is a more colloquial and broader term for dealing with cold, while 防寒対策 sounds slightly more formal and is often used in official or technical contexts.
Compound of 防寒 (ぼうかん, 'protection against cold') + 対策 (たいさく, 'measures, countermeasures').