作为一个南方人,刚来美国时我对暴风雪的准备工作严重不足。
我的第一辆车是前驱的马自达6。进入冬季,有天下班高峰突然毫无预兆下起了小雪,上千辆车堵在了环城公路上:一辆车打滑,后面就谁也过不去了。我见势不妙提前下了高速,结果没走多远也困在了雪地里,本来想强行调头绕行,旁边的居民说,你还是停这儿吧,前面有车刚掉沟里了……
最后信小信开着四驱的 ML350 来接我,才算回了家。从那以后,我就坚定了「只买四驱车」的决心。那时候住公寓,没有车库,有一年下了17英寸的暴风雪,小区的车埋得连亲妈都认不出来。

雪铲雪刷
Snow Shover 用来清除门前积雪。我家屋后有个斜坡,下大雪的时候用雪铲挖条道,孩子们滑雪玩得特别开心。Snow Shover 最好轻便(塑料就行)、铲面大。
- Shovel: made of a durable, impact-resistant blade
- Handle – the spring-assist handle acts as a fulcrum – changes mechanics of shoveling, reduces...
- Easy to use: gives lifting leverage to the lower hand to lift greater loads with ease
- Acts As A Standard Show Shovel
- Lightweight Making It Easy To Use
- Curve To It At Its Top So It Acts As A Show Pusher
Snow Brush 雪刷则是用于清理车窗和挡风玻璃的积雪。
- 26 inches long for ample reach and compact storage
- Features four rows of sturdy plush bristles for removal of heavy snow
- 4" wide scraper blade with tough ice chippers to break through and clear thick ice
- Janitorial & Cleaning Supplies
- Country of manufacture: Canada
- Manufacturer: MALLORY
车罩
停在露天,我的两辆车都结了冰碴子,很心疼。如果车密封不好,还担心融化时水会渗入车厢。如果提前买一个 car cover 车罩,就没有这个问题了。几年后买了 single house,终于有车库啦!如果你车停在露天、并且冬天经常下雪,可以买个车罩,根据车型选好尺寸即可。
- PREMIUM MADE CAR COVER: Crafted from high quality polyester taffeta and 190T denim, the Ohuhu Car...
- SNUG, WIND-RESISTANT FIT: Blustery days are no match for the Ohuhu Car Cover. Equipped with a...
- COMPLETE PROTECTION: It doesn't matter if its the hot desert sun or the cold, snowy mountains—...
- 100% WATERPROOF & WEATHERPROOF: Works for all four seasons! Eipon’s car cover is made of...
- 100% UV RAYS & HEAT PROTECTION: Eipon’s chemical-free UV protective layer prevents UV rays from...
- 100% WINDPROOF & PREVENT THEFT: This car cover has three buckles that are between the cover material...
如果嫌费整车罩费事的话,还有只用于遮盖挡风玻璃的车罩。
- 2020 New Upgraded: Heavy duty 600D polyester with a weather-resistant PVC lining makes it waterproof...
- Save Your Time: With foldable side poles, it only takes 5 seconds to install or remove this snow...
- Elastic Mirror Covers: Unique mirror covers separated from the windshield cover, wrap your rearview...
- 【Thick Durable 600D Polyester Material】- Hermard car window cover made of thick and durable...
- 【Ideal Extra Large Universal Size】 -Dimension: 80.7" 65.8" 58", our windshield snow cover is...
- 【Easy Installation】-No tools needed, wings on both sides are stuck in the door, there are fixed...
防雪与除冰喷雾剂
防雪喷雾(Ice and Frost Shield)用于事先预防,下雪前喷在玻璃上即可。不过据我的经验,只能用于预防日常的霜冻和小型的风雪。
- Prevents morning frost, light ice, and snow from sticking to windshield and wiper blades
- Dramatically reduces the time, effort, and hassle it takes to clear your winter window glass
- Provides durable protection without compromising visibility
- Specially engineered to keep your windshield clear, no matter the weather
- De-icer melts ice fast and protects against freezing down to -27F
- Bug Wash penetrates the toughest residue to break down and easily remove bugs
除冰喷雾剂(Windshield De-Icer)用于雪停后快速化冰和雪,喷在挡风玻璃和车窗的积雪上。有些瓶盖拧下来是一把塑料铲子,可以用来铲雪。
- Concentrated high-performance formula melts ice fast
- Helps reduce dangerous refreeze
- High methanol content ensures strong ice-melting power
风雪应急包
如果你冬季经常需要外出,可以考虑在车里放一个冬季应急包,一般包括应急指南、大小雪铲、LED 手电、毛毯、暖手包、求救口哨、蜡烛、First-Aid 应急医疗物品。
- ROAD ASSISTANCE: Be prepared for the unforeseeable with this AAA branded Roadside Severe Weather...
- AAA QUALITY: With the backing of the most trusted name in the automotive industry, AAA, you know...
- MULTI PURPOSE: Car kits are the essential accessory for trucks and cars alike, and are...
- FOUR MYLAR EMERGENCY BLANKETS (Arctic Winter Camouflage) - Advanced dual-sided aluminized mylar.
- BONUS GOLD SPACE BLANKET - Each package includes ONE EXTRA GOLD colored space blanket.
- LIGHTWEIGHT AND DURABLE - Military-grade 12-micron aluminized polyethylene mylar, 52"x82" & 2 oz.
- 🚗 MULTIPURPOSE EMERGENCY PACK: This ideal accessory for every driver on the road, stash this kit...
- 🚗CAR ROADSIDE EMERGENCY KIT: Makes the perfect gift for your loved ones to keep them prepared for...
- 🚗 AAA EMERGENCY CAR KIT: This emergency kit car, It’s lightweight, compact. that can fit...
雪盐和融雪剂
- PREMIUM ICE MELT: Melts to -15°F The faster an ice melter works, the less chance there is for a...
- PET + CONCRETE FRIENDLY: National Blue Ice Melt will not harm concrete and vegetation when used...
- SIZE: Optimized particle size for controlled spreading, allowing you to melt more with less cost....
- PET FRIENDLY: Formulated from nature’s own ingredients, EB Ice Melt provides a greener solution to...
- ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE: Leaves no slimy residue behind, making it safe to use on grass, turf, around...
- SAFE TO HANDLE: When used as directed, EB Ice Melt will not dry out or irritate the skin and can be...
雪地靴滑雪裤
五六十就能买到不错的 snow boots,当然名牌和比较 Fashion 的款式几百块也很常见。
- ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY: This Columbia Women's Ice Maiden II boot features Techlite lightweight midsole...
- HANDY FEATURES: This women's winter boot is crafted of waterproof leather and textile construction...
- ADJUSTABLE FEATURES: The Ice Maiden II winter boot features a lace-up closure for an adjustable,...
- Insulated snow boot with waterproof upper featuring hook-and-loop strap and bungee-cord closure at...
雪后和娃打雪仗、在院子里滑雪必备 snow pants。
- Thermalock: Durable coating that offers a higher resistant to outdoor elements including wind, water...
- Thermatech: Engineered synthetic 85 gram insulation that offers high degree of warmth. Technology...
- Reinforced: 600 denier ballistic reinforced ankle, scuff and hem guards holds up against the daily...
- 85 grams Thematic Insulation offers warmth in a lightweight, low bulk garment (keeps you warm at...
- 600 Denier Ballistic are used to reinforce the ankle, scuff and hem guards to hold up against daily...
- Adjustable waist for comfortable fit
- Alert: True to size : Please follow the size examples below***
- (Ex: Size "Medium" 6' ft. 168 lbs. - Pictured Model's Measurements.)
- (EX: Size "Large recommended"- Size for 6" 215 lbs. *** Updated size guide based on customer's...
发电机
如果你所在地区经常有暴风雪等极端或季节性天气,尤其是郊区和大农村,可以考虑请人安装发电机。因为要接入电路,不懂电工知识的普通人建议不要 DIY。要多大功率,取决于你家有多少电器;一般来说,single house 全屋电器全部运行至少要 5,000 ~ 7,500 watts,房车的话 3,000 ~ 4,000 watss 就够了。
- Included in the "Best Portable Power Station for use in the outdoors" by Digital Trends.
- MULTIFUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS: Jackery Explorer 240 is equipped with a 240 watt-hour (16.8Ah, 14.4V)...
- ENTRY-LEVEL EXPLORER 240 FOR OUTDOOR SCENES: Jackery Portable power station with solid handle, easy...
- Dual Fuel: Operate your 3800-watt portable generator right out of the box on either gasoline or...
- Electric Start: Power up the 224cc Champion engine with the handy toggle switch, battery included
- Intelligauge: Keep track of voltage, hertz and run-time hours to easily monitor power output and...
应急物资
暴风雪可能会造成停水停电,要做好应对紧急情况的准备,包括手电、蜡烛、打火机、瓶装水和桶装水、燕麦片等不易腐烂变质的食物,面包、蛋糕、巧克力、方便面等干粮,做好几天不能去超市,甚至可能停电、无法生火、停水的准备。
最后,油箱保持至少半满,千万不要被逼在暴风雪中找地儿加油。为防水管冻住,保持龙头半开,流动的水不容易冻住。
紧急联系信息
电力公司、小区管理处、警局、医院等。
最后,ready.gov 是联邦政府的灾难应对教育网站,上面有很多有用的信息: www.ready.gov。
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主要是你们那儿大雪的情况很少,所以整个城市的除雪应急设施应该不是很完善。首先汽车轮胎要换成雪胎(再不济也要是比较好的四季胎),雪刷雪铲是必不可少的,用于化雪的盐也是需要的。雪地靴有必要,但是不需要太高,只要有滑雪裤(snow pants)就可以了。
@北北 华府每年下雪就那么一两次、两三次,估计很多人都没有准备雪胎、化雪盐。。你是在哪里?
@Derek Yang 我是在密西根,靠近五大湖,冬天大雪是很常见的,最早10月下雪可以下到来年4月,所以这儿对于暴风雪的应变措施要比DC那儿好很多。DC的气候和国内包邮区的气候差不多,所以来一场大雪,确实会带来很多不便,就像今年国内南方好多水管都被冻裂一样。我们这儿冬天如果停电,很多人家都自备发电机发电。另外用来烧壁炉的柴火也都是准备的满满的。那种因为暴风雪抢购把超市都卖空的情况比较少见。
@北北 我 2 月份在 Cleveland 呆过一个月,下大雪的时候风从湖边刮过来确实很猛,应该和密歇根比较接近。话说我家壁炉还没开过火呢,真浪费啊。