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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?

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[–] greenshirtdenimjeans@sh.itjust.works 89 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (4 children)

Keep one of those brush/scraper things in your car.

Clean the snow off your car before driving.

CLEAN THE SNOW OFF YOUR CAR BEFORE DRIVING

All of it

If it is going to be a lot of snow, don’t wait until it is over before you start digging out.

Salt/pet friendly ice melt for your walkways

Have a snow blower? Don’t wait until the day before to see if it still runs. Make sure you have gas for it

Slow drip on a faucet to prevent pipes from bursting

[–] Geometrinen_Gepardi@sopuli.xyz 3 points 22 hours ago* (last edited 22 hours ago)

Also your car needs real winter tires, preferably studded.

I'd add that, while not strictly required, one of those total car snow covers really does come in handy: https://www.amazon.ca/kayme-Waterproof-Protection-Automobiles-Universal/dp/B09FLKGLCW

[–] conciselyverbose@sh.itjust.works 15 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Seriously, clearing snow isn't just for your visibility. It's illegal here (and presumably other places) to leave any snow at all on your car because it will come off and is very likely to affect the visibility of another driver at high speeds.

[–] spankmonkey@lemmy.world 10 points 2 days ago

Have a snow blower? Don’t wait until the day before to see if it still runs. Make sure you have gas for it

That reminds me, I should set a reminder to charge the batteries for mine.