If you never lived where it snows and were moving North to where it does snow, what would you have liked to have known? What would you do to prepare?
If you never lived where it snows and were moving North to where it does snow, what would you have liked to have known? What would you do to prepare?
Depends how much it snows and how cold it gets. Much of this may sound over-cautious if your winters are mild.
Most cities/towns have by-laws regulating property owners clear and rock-salt their walkways within a set amount of time after snow has ceased falling,
If you use a shovel, get an ergonomic one. It is very easy to hurt your back clearing snow. No matter how long you wait, the plow always comes AFTER you’ve cleared your driveway,
If you have kids, get into the routine of checking local news for ‘snow days’, or in other words the schools have announced they are closed due to poor road conditions,
If you drive:
Wiper fluid needs to be swapped out for winter fluid or it may freeze in the reservoir,
Get a windshield ice-scraper/brush,
Your vehicle should have a good emergency kit including first aid, a candle/matches, and blanket in case you get stuck in the boonies during a winter storm,
Expect black-ice and snow drifts while driving. Both love to cause you to lose control. Rain freezing on the trees, while absolutely gorgeous, is a sign to take the day off work to avoid driving,
If it gets really cold and/or you’re in an area with high seasonal precipitation you’ll want to have a vehicle that is equipped with a block heater (if it is gas combustion engine ofc), and have an extra set of winter tires (sometimes a legislated requirement too) to change for the season.