Even if you don't have a truck. buying the 50lb or 60lb bag of Sand is super nice to have if you get stuck in general. Another thing to buy for your vehicle that I keep in my truck is a shovel. you can get these expandable ones as well that breakdown into a small shovel, but it certainly has helped me out in times if I get stuck somewhere.
Your advice is spot on! Having moved here from the Gulf Coast about 11 years ago, I'm still adjusting to the reduced daylight during the winter months. As you mentioned, taking extra vitamin D is an absolute necessity. In addition, I found that investing in indoor plants and good lighting made a noticeable difference for me. Making the most of any outdoor activities during the winter is key, and I highly recommend starting with snowshoeing. It's a low-cost activity that allows you to experience Washington's beautiful outdoors while getting some great exercise!
Good snow tires with studs are a good idea like the other commenter said. (If you can afford it have an AWD vehicle) ice scrapers and snow brush for your car. I keep a small shovel and bag of sand in the trunk of my car. Also Items for your car keep a warming blanket on hand, some pocket warmers in case you have car trouble in the Winter and flares and a first aid kit, and a flashlight. Also, another necessity are Yak Tracks for your shoes(so your feet can grip icy sidewalks) and good Winter boots, Winter coat, gloves(I love Thinsalate with leather grips or all leather). Warm socks and have a couple good snow shovels on hand if you have a house. If you can afford it a 2-stage snow blower or at least a 1 stage one. Electric ones are easy to use, but bring the battery inside to charge as they don't like a cold garage and won't charge if they get too cold. Have an extra sand bag to throw sand on your icy sidewalk and steps into your home. It is no fun slipping and falling on the steps. I just keep the bag near my front door and have a can(like large sized Dinty More Beef stew sized) in the bag for a scoop and grab some when you need it. So you will adjust to the snow. It just takes some time and he had a great suggestion about finding an empty parking lot to practice in. And steer clear of hills if you can in the Winter. At least until you get used to driving in the snow. But yeah... Get some Yak Tracks. I would suggest a size up from your normal shoe size so they are easier to get on and off. Wearing them is like having studded tires on your feet. Just don't wear them inside on a slick floor or you will go skating across the floor... 😉 Just trying to get to work can be an experience. Crossing an icy parking lot or driving a grocery shopping cart through the snow to your car is a challenge at times. Especially with wet snow that freezes quick! 😳
@@dstouvenel I have found that driving on the freeway daily in the Winter you run into alot of packed hard ice(especially when they plow the roads smooth). Studs work best on that. I have tried everything I can think of and after driving in bad Winters for over 50 years the studs on slick ice just works the best. Check You Tube video reviews by professional drivers who drive high performance cars and the testing they have done is consistent. Studs work best on ice compared to snow/ice snow tires. The stopping distance is a little longer, but you can control your manuerability better.. You use Yak Tracks on your boots/shoes when walking around on icey walks. Same principle. Much of the road damage on roads is from semis with heavy loads running 24/7 year round on the freeways. You will notice most of the ruts are in the far right lanes is where semis stay as they drive slower than cars. Most people don't even use studs anymore because of pressure to get rid of them so in theory the damage should be much less? I have not heard anything which makes me suspicious that semis cause a lot of road damage. As well as big oversized loads. If you have AWD you don't need studs. I have front wheel drive. So yeah I use studs. And yes I drive slow on bad roads. The state road maintenance dept. Would love everyone to not use studs. Well they just want to save money. Especially the West Coast where they don't get the snow we get on the East side. Even with no studs the semis will still damage the roads. 🤷♀️ And yes I have tried siphing and it works okay for a little while until the tread wears down and I can't afford to replace my tires every couple of years. I have tried Blizzacks and they work well until the little bumps on the treads(simulating studs) wear down(usually within the first couple years) and after that they are regular snow tires. I have bought very spendy sets of tires listening to the sales pitch these are the best on ice blah, blah, blah and still go back to studs. And can get a lot of use out of the tires. And I am no pansy at driving... I love to drive and have a bit of a lead foot. Probably was a race car driver in another life. So yeah... I do fine with studs. And I pay extra to use them. So until I can't use them anymore I will use them. They have saved my bacon many times driving up or down slick icy hills. Passed many people stuck on hills sliding backwards. I go around them.😊 And I love my Yak Tracks. My snow boots with the deep rugged treads just don't cut it on the ice. 👍 At least they can't take those from me...yet?
Great advice getting used to driving in the snow, drive in a parking lot and get familiar to your car. I lived in Wyoming for 2 yrs always had fun in the snow.
Both Kansas and Missouri have updated legislation to specify that cars started remotely are not legally considered unattended. Washington has not yet made this change. In most cases in Washington state, leaving a car engine on and the vehicle unattended is illegal.
A lot of people in this comment section are recommending studs and that is a terrible idea and is based on very outdated information. Studs now have a regulated season you can run them in Washington which means you'll be waiting for days to get a space at a tire change place and it will often snow outside the regulated season and there are fines for running studs out of season. Modern studless Nordic Winter/friction winter tires actually outperform studded tires in everything but purely smooth ice which is much more rare than standing snow, slush, water, rough ice, cold dry pavement in which studless tires do better in.
@@thomasdavis8117 Most of our Winter freeway driving is on hard packed snow or ice. They plow the freeways frequently which scrapes them smooth and turns them icy. Tried those tires when I can find them. They work for a couple years then as the tread wears...not so great. The studded ones I can get two to three times the life. And yup. You have extra rims. AWD is helpful, but not everyone can afford it.
#1 practice driving IS an absolute necessity; everyone thinks the cops will get mad, no, they won't, you're in a parking lot and they know exactly what you're doing, if they stop you, its to give you tips or you're going to fast. If you're stopping put your car in neutral, automatic transmissions are always pushing the car forward, it you put it in neutral it makes it easier to stop.
I live on lower South Hill on Lincoln, the scary one way down hill catastrophe street. I need studded snow tires just to pull out of the parking lot and then to get down a couple of blocks to the relatively safe levels. Also I regret I just hide indoors the whole winter. It would be nice if there was a ski lift up Lincoln/Monroe for some death defying snowboarding.
We are moving in January from Austin and I'm super nervous about finding a rental and moving our stuff in winter! Thank you for this video and for all of the winter driving tips!
I posted a comment with some other tips for you. Also, if you buy a house really pay attention on how to prepare your house for Winter... Sprinkler system blowout, weather stripping for doors, how to prevent pipes from freezing, power outages, etc... 😊
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Winters in Spokane aren’t that bad if you are from here but those who aren’t I feel bad for you guys see we people in Spokane don’t care for the one who are from here so have fun driving in the snow
Thank you.. i needed this.. i will be moving there in Spokane this coming few months and i havent experienced snow before (Philippines).. This will be of great help. I will also try to find where i can get Rudolph number so i can hitch a ride.. i hope Santa wont mind.
studded tires are not completely necessary, I have rear M+S aggressive tires from Les Schwab for $1100 I wear all year after spending 8 seasons in Lake Tahoe CA with a suburu
I would also recommend to take a couple driving lessons from a driving school that has a ‘skid’ car if you have never driven in snow before. I’ve driven front wheel drive, all wheel and 4x4 in spokane winters, each behaves slightly differently. Knowing what to do helps a lot when the car starts losing traction around in the snow.
@@seattletetris oh my days! 🤣 you freaked me out even more. Sheeeeesh! To give you context, I never knew there was such a school 🤣. But trust me, I will look them up thanks to your advice.
Also the biggest thing that you can do to stay prepared for snow in winter dont leave valuables in your car because broken windows dont hold heat in your car lmao
It’s not that bad. I live in Alaska currently and Spokane is going to be a huge improvement over darkness. Besides after December 21, the days are going to start getting longer.
Im curious how spokane will deal with c40 cities and what ul do when wef and united nations cuts off your gas and electricity.?.?.? Starting 2025 til 2030
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Even if you don't have a truck. buying the 50lb or 60lb bag of Sand is super nice to have if you get stuck in general.
Another thing to buy for your vehicle that I keep in my truck is a shovel. you can get these expandable ones as well that breakdown into a small shovel, but it certainly has helped me out in times if I get stuck somewhere.
That’s awesome! I’ll have to get one of those
Finally I am here from Korea visiting my son in Spokane.
Have fun!
@Haydnhalsted I went to River Front Park in downtown. The Waterfall was amazing.
Your advice is spot on! Having moved here from the Gulf Coast about 11 years ago, I'm still adjusting to the reduced daylight during the winter months. As you mentioned, taking extra vitamin D is an absolute necessity. In addition, I found that investing in indoor plants and good lighting made a noticeable difference for me. Making the most of any outdoor activities during the winter is key, and I highly recommend starting with snowshoeing. It's a low-cost activity that allows you to experience Washington's beautiful outdoors while getting some great exercise!
Awesome! Yeah I don’t ski or snowboard but I’ve been thinking about grabbing some snow shoes to keep hiking in the winter
Oh, and yes, those of us from the south can use your reminders of: "Open up your cabinets" & "Drip your faucets!" ❤️ Jesimiel Heavens
Good snow tires with studs are a good idea like the other commenter said. (If you can afford it have an AWD vehicle) ice scrapers and snow brush for your car. I keep a small shovel and bag of sand in the trunk of my car. Also Items for your car keep a warming blanket on hand, some pocket warmers in case you have car trouble in the Winter and flares and a first aid kit, and a flashlight. Also, another necessity are Yak Tracks for your shoes(so your feet can grip icy sidewalks) and good Winter boots, Winter coat, gloves(I love Thinsalate with leather grips or all leather). Warm socks and have a couple good snow shovels on hand if you have a house. If you can afford it a 2-stage snow blower or at least a 1 stage one. Electric ones are easy to use, but bring the battery inside to charge as they don't like a cold garage and won't charge if they get too cold. Have an extra sand bag to throw sand on your icy sidewalk and steps into your home. It is no fun slipping and falling on the steps. I just keep the bag near my front door and have a can(like large sized Dinty More Beef stew sized) in the bag for a scoop and grab some when you need it. So you will adjust to the snow. It just takes some time and he had a great suggestion about finding an empty parking lot to practice in. And steer clear of hills if you can in the Winter. At least until you get used to driving in the snow. But yeah... Get some Yak Tracks. I would suggest a size up from your normal shoe size so they are easier to get on and off. Wearing them is like having studded tires on your feet. Just don't wear them inside on a slick floor or you will go skating across the floor... 😉 Just trying to get to work can be an experience. Crossing an icy parking lot or driving a grocery shopping cart through the snow to your car is a challenge at times. Especially with wet snow that freezes quick! 😳
Love this! I definitely could have kept going with the winter tips 😂
Wow! Good information for someone who is planning to move to spokane. I'm from California and it scares me the thought of snow 😅
Honestly snow tires are really good without studs these days. Maybe get them siped. In my experience if you need studs you should be using chains.
@ilikecontent2327 yea, If you have to write a dissertation for me, just to drive in the snow? My butt is staying in san deigo 😅
@@dstouvenel I have found that driving on the freeway daily in the Winter you run into alot of packed hard ice(especially when they plow the roads smooth). Studs work best on that. I have tried everything I can think of and after driving in bad Winters for over 50 years the studs on slick ice just works the best. Check You Tube video reviews by professional drivers who drive high performance cars and the testing they have done is consistent. Studs work best on ice compared to snow/ice snow tires. The stopping distance is a little longer, but you can control your manuerability better.. You use Yak Tracks on your boots/shoes when walking around on icey walks. Same principle. Much of the road damage on roads is from semis with heavy loads running 24/7 year round on the freeways. You will notice most of the ruts are in the far right lanes is where semis stay as they drive slower than cars.
Most people don't even use studs anymore because of pressure to get rid of them so in theory the damage should be much less? I have not heard anything which makes me suspicious that semis cause a lot of road damage. As well as big oversized loads. If you have AWD you don't need studs. I have front wheel drive. So yeah I use studs. And yes I drive slow on bad roads. The state road maintenance dept. Would love everyone to not use studs. Well they just want to save money. Especially the West Coast where they don't get the snow we get on the East side. Even with no studs the semis will still damage the roads. 🤷♀️ And yes I have tried siphing and it works okay for a little while until the tread wears down and I can't afford to replace my tires every couple of years. I have tried Blizzacks and they work well until the little bumps on the treads(simulating studs) wear down(usually within the first couple years) and after that they are regular snow tires.
I have bought very spendy sets of tires listening to the sales pitch these are the best on ice blah, blah, blah and still go back to studs. And can get a lot of use out of the tires. And I am no pansy at driving... I love to drive and have a bit of a lead foot. Probably was a race car driver in another life.
So yeah... I do fine with studs. And I pay extra to use them. So until I can't use them anymore I will use them. They have saved my bacon many times driving up or down slick icy hills. Passed many people stuck on hills sliding backwards. I go around them.😊 And I love my Yak Tracks. My snow boots with the deep rugged treads just don't cut it on the ice. 👍 At least they can't take those from me...yet?
Great advice getting used to driving in the snow, drive in a parking lot and get familiar to your car. I lived in Wyoming for 2 yrs always had fun in the snow.
Both Kansas and Missouri have updated legislation to specify that cars started remotely are not legally considered unattended. Washington has not yet made this change. In most cases in Washington state, leaving a car engine on and the vehicle unattended is illegal.
This is true
A lot of people in this comment section are recommending studs and that is a terrible idea and is based on very outdated information. Studs now have a regulated season you can run them in Washington which means you'll be waiting for days to get a space at a tire change place and it will often snow outside the regulated season and there are fines for running studs out of season. Modern studless Nordic Winter/friction winter tires actually outperform studded tires in everything but purely smooth ice which is much more rare than standing snow, slush, water, rough ice, cold dry pavement in which studless tires do better in.
Before buying our Outback our other AWD vehicles had studded tires on their own wheels.
@@thomasdavis8117 Most of our Winter freeway driving is on hard packed snow or ice. They plow the freeways frequently which scrapes them smooth and turns them icy. Tried those tires when I can find them. They work for a couple years then as the tread wears...not so great. The studded ones I can get two to three times the life. And yup. You have extra rims. AWD is helpful, but not everyone can afford it.
#1 practice driving IS an absolute necessity; everyone thinks the cops will get mad, no, they won't, you're in a parking lot and they know exactly what you're doing, if they stop you, its to give you tips or you're going to fast. If you're stopping put your car in neutral, automatic transmissions are always pushing the car forward, it you put it in neutral it makes it easier to stop.
Love the tips!
I live on lower South Hill on Lincoln, the scary one way down hill catastrophe street. I need studded snow tires just to pull out of the parking lot and then to get down a couple of blocks to the relatively safe levels. Also I regret I just hide indoors the whole winter. It would be nice if there was a ski lift up Lincoln/Monroe for some death defying snowboarding.
For real, maybe an escalator for cars
Ima be moving there from Cali your videos have been very informative great videos keep up the good content
Thank you!
We are moving in January from Austin and I'm super nervous about finding a rental and moving our stuff in winter! Thank you for this video and for all of the winter driving tips!
I posted a comment with some other tips for you. Also, if you buy a house really pay attention on how to prepare your house for Winter... Sprinkler system blowout, weather stripping for doors, how to prevent pipes from freezing, power outages, etc... 😊
@@ilikecontent2327thank you!
Thanks for watching and hope to see you here in Spokane!
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Winters in Spokane aren’t that bad if you are from here but those who aren’t I feel bad for you guys see we people in Spokane don’t care for the one who are from here so have fun driving in the snow
Thank you.. i needed this.. i will be moving there in Spokane this coming few months and i havent experienced snow before (Philippines).. This will be of great help. I will also try to find where i can get Rudolph number so i can hitch a ride.. i hope Santa wont mind.
LOL - if you find that info, let me know
studded tires are not completely necessary, I have rear M+S aggressive tires from Les Schwab for $1100 I wear all year after spending 8 seasons in Lake Tahoe CA with a suburu
Correct tires (studs), deicer, scraper, gloves...good tips. Spokane winters aren't for the faint of heart. 😂
My sentiments exactly. It's a true winter warrior's checklist. 😄Stay warm out there!
I lived in Spokane my entire life I love spokane!!!!!!!!!
This is the energy we’re looking for!
I grew up there it just made me a weirdo to people who think 50° is winter
Is it necessary to have a 4x4 there? I might move there but i don't have 4x4.
I’ve never owned a 4x4 but many people prefer to have one
@Haydnhalsted so I can drive just fine without it in spokane during the winter? Oh that's good to know.
I would also recommend to take a couple driving lessons from a driving school that has a ‘skid’ car if you have never driven in snow before. I’ve driven front wheel drive, all wheel and 4x4 in spokane winters, each behaves slightly differently. Knowing what to do helps a lot when the car starts losing traction around in the snow.
@@seattletetris oh my days! 🤣 you freaked me out even more. Sheeeeesh! To give you context, I never knew there was such a school 🤣. But trust me, I will look them up thanks to your advice.
Very Nice! ☆ Jesimiel Heavens
Also the biggest thing that you can do to stay prepared for snow in winter dont leave valuables in your car because broken windows dont hold heat in your car lmao
LOL
🩶 ready for the winter dark ?
Absolutely! I've got my cozy sweaters, hot cocoa and warm blankets ready. 😉
It’s not that bad. I live in Alaska currently and Spokane is going to be a huge improvement over darkness. Besides after December 21, the days are going to start getting longer.
@@terimcclaren4516 yeah definitely not as bad as Alaska! I lived in Montana a bit and those winters are tough
Dude, it takes spokane 3DAYS TO PLOW AWAY A SIMPLE SNOW. CITY IS AWFUL!! RUN AS FAR AS YOU CAN. City does not care about public safety
All the better for drifting in my prius
Im curious how spokane will deal with c40 cities and what ul do when wef and united nations cuts off your gas and electricity.?.?.? Starting 2025 til 2030
I don’t know what this means