Winter storm
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Stay indoors and postpone travel during dangerous snow, ice or blowing snow. Keep heat safe, use battery lighting and watch for power loss. If stranded in a vehicle, stay with it unless a safer shelter is clearly accessible.
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In immediate danger, contact local emergency services. Current instructions for your location take priority.
Do now.
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Check road conditions
Use official closures and forecasts before deciding to travel.
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Keep warmth safe
Wear dry layers; never heat a home with an oven, grill or indoor generator.
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Prepare for outages
Keep essential medicines, water, food, light and charged batteries accessible.
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If stranded
Call for help with your location. If running the engine briefly for heat, first clear snow from the exhaust and crack a window; monitor for carbon monoxide.
Next steps.
Check on people who rely on powered equipment or may lack safe heat. Arrange relocation before indoor temperatures become dangerous.
Watch for.
Do not walk away from a stranded vehicle in poor visibility unless you know a safe nearby destination.
Sources & context.
Original Osprey Zero summary of the references below. U.S.-based guidance unless noted; check authorities where you are. This page is not a live alert.
Updated 2026-10-02. Recheck official instructions during an active event.