12 Ways Colorado Prepares For A Winter Storm

As a radio station in Western Colorado, we keep track of the weather every day. Despite some single-digit temperatures, Grand Junction's winter has seemed rather mild so far. The weather in the mountains has told a different story.

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Snowfall has been rather steady in the higher elevations so far, and the recent winter storm that crossed the Rockies ahead of President's Day only added to the totals. In what ways do you prepare for winter storms in Colorado? We asked you to share an answer with the chat on our station app.

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Be Ready To Stock Up

Braving winter storms in Colorado is a lot easier if you can stay prepared with a few days' worth of food, medicine, and bottled water. Staying well-stocked means you can make it through most weather events. Some winter storms can last a couple of days down in Colorado's valleys but might continue all week up in the mountains.

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Don't Forget To Prepare Your Vehicle

Getting your car ready for a winter storm means a to-do list for the inside and the outside of your vehicle. You’ll need the essentials like a snow brush, flashlight and batteries, jumper cables, blankets, and some water as standard seasonal items.

For the outside of your car, invest in winter tires/snow tires, and be sure to travel with tire chains if you expect to encounter snow or to travel on snow-covered routes.