Winter Storm Guide: Are You Prepared for Snow, Ice and Power Outages?

Many people living in the US are in for a frigid weekend. A winter storm is forecast to hit the southern and eastern regions of the country beginning on Friday. Extreme cold and winter storms can have serious impacts, including knocking out your electricity.

If you're without power or trapped inside because of massive snowfall, you'll want to make sure you have a full stash of supplies to make it through this nor'easter. Here are the items you should stock up on to prepare for a winter storm. 

For more storm preparedness tips, you can also check out our guide to weather apps, how to keep your refrigerated food from going back during a power outage and how to keep your pets safe and calm during a winter storm.