Living in New England, you are bound to run into some nasty weather during winter. To make the season more bearable, be sure you are prepared and keep the following in mind:

Keep a Survival Kit in Your Vehicle

Unexpected things happen during winter — especially with cars. You may find yourself in an area with no cell reception or a dead cell phone and charger. Add the following to your emergency kit:

• Extra pair of socks,
• Portable cell phone charger
• Flashlight
• Blanket
• Bottle of water
• Jumper cables
• Travel shovel
• Power bar or other small food essentials 

Fill a Spray Bottle With Windshield Wash Fluid

With your cold-weather washing fluid store it in your car. On frost days while the rear defroster does its thing, spray the rest of your windows (and your side mirrors) liberally with the washer fluid. It softens and partially melts the frost and ice, making it much easier to scrape away.

Keep Kitty Litter in Your Car

Surprisingly, kitty litter can be one of your best tools in that situation. Keep a bag in your vehicle, and when you're stuck, scatter some around your drive wheels. It works well because it's coarser than sand, and it gives even better traction if your tires melt the snow and ice enough to make it clump.

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Source: Ehow & Brandeis.edu