Snow left on car roofs can fly off your vehicle when in motion, creating potentially dangerous situations for you and those driving behind you. There are several important reasons why you should clean all the snow off your car before driving, and it goes beyond just improving your appearance. Here are some of the key reasons: Safety: Performance: Other … [Read more...] about Please clean snow off your car
Trucks & SUVs can lose traction in ice and snow
Even trucks and SUVs with four-wheel drive can still lose traction in the snow. Stay Weather-Ready by always using extra caution when driving in wintry conditions — no matter what you’re driving While trucks and SUVs are often perceived as being more capable of handling winter driving conditions than smaller cars, they are not immune to losing traction in ice and snow. … [Read more...] about Trucks & SUVs can lose traction in ice and snow
Extreme Cold Weather Survivor Stories
This page offers stories submitted by extreme cold survivors. These accounts have not been verified. If you survived an extreme cold situation or know someone who did, share your story and help save lives. PLEASE note that we have permission to print your story online and let us know the town and state and the month and year of the event if possible. Carol, Killington, VT, … [Read more...] about Extreme Cold Weather Survivor Stories
How wintry precipitation forms
Will there be rain, ice, or snow? This graphic explains how having different layers of warm and cold air between the clouds and the ground determines the type of precipitation that hits the ground. Winter throws a variety of icy and wet challenges our way, each with its own unique characteristics and impact. Here's a rundown of the most common wintry precipitation … [Read more...] about How wintry precipitation forms
Winter’s Fury of Nor’easters
Not many winter storms have the potential to bury 100 million people in 1-2 feet of snow in a single day. Nor’easters are notorious for packing strong winds and copious amounts of moisture they get from the Atlantic. The heavily-populated region between Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston -- the “I-95 Corridor” -- is especially impacted by … [Read more...] about Winter’s Fury of Nor’easters