The weather outside is a bit frightful and hanging out near a fire might be warm and delightful, but let’s face it we’ve got bills to pay. Life doesn’t slow down just because a foot of snow decided to make a surprise appearance in the morning or extreme icy climates arise. Here are some simple and easy tips for staying above the winter wonderland.
-Pull up your weather app on your android or apple phone the night before and catch up on the next day’s forecast. That way you can schedule yourself, plan and set your alarm accordingly.
-Turn your car on when you wake up and get the defroster going as well as brushing off areas on your car needed to see. A good ten minutes ahead of your departure should do the trick. Leaving earlier than your expected helps as well to ensure you arrive at destination on time.
-When driving in cold or icy conditions, try to remain at a steady speed and aim to drive below the speed limit.
-Try downloading a weather condition tracker app such as Dark Sky. It will inform you down to the minute when it snows.
-Keep an extra blanket or jacket in your car. Other items worth stowing in your car are an extra set of clothes and water.
-Let’s talk about shoveling… the biggest mistake people can make is not warming up five minutes before starting the shoveling process. Try a few stretches to warm and loosen up your muscles. This will ultimately protect your back from injury.