Winter weather conditions can show up any time – particularly after Labor Day – here in Denver, Colorado. Regardless of what the calendar says, you need to plan ahead and be ready once the hard-core winter months of November through April arrive. Snowstorms and sub-zero temperatures are always looming here in Colorado, so now is a good time to assure you have checked and re-stocked your winter emergency kit in your vehicle.
What should you include in your Colorado winter road emergency kit?
- A strong flashlight with brand new batteries
- A replacement set of batteries
- Road flares
- A heavy blanket or sleeping bag
- An extra set of gloves and warm hat
- Bottled water and nutrition bars
- Jumper cables
- Tire Chains – yes, even if you have an AWD or 4WD vehicle
- A basic tool set (screwdriver, pliers, adjustable wrench)
- Multi-Tool (Leatherman or Swiss Army Knife)
- A spare cell phone charger
- Ice Scraper & Snow Brush
- Small metal fold-up snow shovel
- First Aid Kit (aspirin, band aids, roll of adhesive tape, 4”x4” cause pads, roll of 4” gauze, blunt-end scissors)
- A strong flashlight with brand new batteries
Other tips:
Make sure you have a good spare tire and a jack. If you have run-flat tires, make sure you have information on what to do if you get a low-tire warning light. Hit the road with a fully charged cell phone and have it on you at all times. Be sure to check weather conditions before traveling extended distances or into rural or mountain areas. Always start your trip with a full tank of gas.
Remember: wind changes everything. Conditions can change in mere minutes – especially if the wind kicks up on the high mountain passes or in the expansive parks such as South Park and North Park in Colorado.
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