Snow Finally Lands in CNY — 3 Things You Need to Do

Go Explore NY
1 day ago
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Now that winter has arrived in Central New York, it’s time to get ready. Today might just be a light dusting, but before long, you’ll be digging through inches of it.

1. Seal, Seal, and Seal It Up!

Heat loss is one of the biggest culprits for high energy bills in the winter. Grab a few window plastic sealing kits—they’re inexpensive, easy to install, and make a huge difference in keeping the heat in and the cold out.

Don’t forget the doors. Drafts around the edges or underneath can make your home feel like a wind tunnel. Pick up slip-on door seals, door gap stoppers, or weatherstripping kits to keep that chill where it belongs—outside.

2. Prep the Ride

CNY winters are brutal on cars. Before the big storms hit, make sure your tires have good tread (or switch to winter tires if you haven’t already). Check your battery, antifreeze, and wiper blades—all of which can leave you stranded or blind in a storm if they fail.

Keep an emergency kit in your car, too: blanket, flashlight, scraper, jumper cables, and maybe even a small shovel. It’s better to have it and not need it than the other way around.

3. Stock Up and Stay Ready

When a Nor’easter rolls through, you don’t want to be that person racing through the grocery store for the last loaf of bread. Stock up on essentials—water, non-perishable food, batteries, pet food, and basic first-aid supplies.

And don’t forget salt or ice melt for your driveway and walkways. A quick layer before the snow piles up can save hours of shoveling later.