Manson - The clocks are not the only thing to change today. The National Weather Service is predicting low temperatures around 25 degrees this evening. High winds are expected this afternoon with a 20% chance of rain. Snow is predicted next Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, followed by rain Thursday evening.
If you have not done so already, it is time to winterize. Your home, automobile, boat, hot tub and other items are all susceptible to the cold and need to be prepared for wintertime.
Make sure your auto's antifreeze is the correct mixture to provide maximum cold weather protection.
Have your snow tires and rock salt ready before the snow hits. Keep chains in your vehicle along with warm items, like blankets, to keep warm in an emergency. And don't forget the ice scraper.
If you have a hot tub, it is best to run the tub through the winter season at a temperature well above freezing. Draining the tub can leave residual water in the pipes that can freeze and break them. If you must shut it down, all water must be removed and all drains should be left open. Excess water can be removed from pipes by blowing it out with a shop vac. Cover the tub so that no water can enter during storage.
Dow Jones
