It was narrated that Jabir said:
"I said: 'O Messenger of Allah! I live in a cold land, so how should I have a bath to cleanse myself from sexual impurity?' He said: 'As for me, I pour three handfuls of water over my head.'"
English reference: Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 577
Arabic reference: Book 1, Hadith 620