Traveling Through Snow?

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Written By Sarah Lane
Cart traveling on a highway through a forest during a blizzard

After our series of atmospheric rivers, we are now being gifted with blizzards in the Cascades and Olympics. Try not to travel through the mountain passes, but if you must then be sure to add these items to your vehicle:

  • Studded tires or snow chains

  • Water

  • Phone chargers

  • Flashlight

  • Emergency radio and batteries

  • First aid kit

  • Jumper cables

  • Seatbelt cutter/window breaker tool

  • Foldable, reflective warning triangle

  • Small, foldable shovel

  • Flares

  • A high-visibility vest

  • Snow and ice scraper

  • Emergency blankets

  • Hat and gloves

  • Cat litter, sand, or carpet remnants (for tire traction)

  • Bike safety flag (that you can zip tie to your roof rack or antenna in a snow storm to help people find you)

  • Zip ties

Precautions

Remember, do not fall asleep in your vehicle with your motor running. Snow can block your exhaust pipe leading to a buildup of deadly carbon monoxide in your vehicle.

Be sure to let someone know your route and when you are expected to arrive. If possible, share your location with them via phone. That way, they can alert emergency services to look for you.

Fill up (or fully charge) your vehicle before setting out. Don’t let your vehicle drop below a half tank (or half charge).

Sarah Lane https://bainbridgeprepares.org
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