Capital Region winter

Winters in Upstate New York are notoriously unpredictable. Snowstorms are a given, but they can still catch us off guard. To stay prepared for whatever winter throws your way, ensure your vehicle is stocked with essential items.

Not only your car, but on your deck, front steps or sidewalk.

We haven't gotten a significant snowstorm yet here in the Capital Region. This has given us a bit more time to prepare. The temperatures are getting colder and you never know if you will get stuck in a storm. Here are just a few things to have in your car just in case you get stuck.

I think we all know by now that it is illegal to leave your car running and unattended in New York state. Section 1210 of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law makes it illegal for a driver to leave a vehicle without stopping the engine, locking the ignition, and removing the key from the car. But that doesn't stop a lot of people in the Capital Region from doing just that. Not only could you get a ticket, but it could also be worse.