Why do people get static electricity shock during winters the most? What causes it and what can be done to prevent or at least reduce it?

Question

OP is getting a lot of shocks this year but this STUPlD auto M0d is deleting this post so explain the causes and if there are ways to reduce these shocks

In: Physics

Answer 1

Snowy weather sucks the moisture out of the air (thats where the snow comes from) and that combined with wearing multiple layers (fabrics rubbing against each other) leads to static electricity.