If your arrival is during the spring and summer months, you have plenty of time to get ready for the coming winter. If you arrive between October and March, immediate actions will need to be taken. The section below lists the items covered in the pamplet. We highly recomment you review the Cold Hard Facts pamphlet personally. The next section will go into more detail on Winterizing Your Vehicle and preparing your car's Winter Survival Kit.
Winter can be a beautiful and enjoyable season.
It can also be a horrible nightmare of frustrating and tragic mishaps. The heavier oils like 30 or 40 weight can become very thick in sub-zero temperatures. Minnesota does not allow these tires for residents or people employed in their state. Additionally, you need to keep the kit in your car on trips from the base to the city of Grand Forks. Occassionally, Hwy 2 will be closed due to severe weather.