11 Must-Have Tools to Help You Weather the Next Snowstorm, and Prices Start at Just $6

Toni Sutton
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Cross all of these items off your list long before the flurries start

<p>People / Reese Herrington</p>

People / Reese Herrington

Though snow storms can be mesmerizing in their beauty, they can also cause severe damage through extended power outages, icy roads, and frozen pipes. Being prepared is the key to making it through an extreme whiteout.

Stocking up on food basics and warm clothing is essential, but being storm-prepared requires more than that — and it's better to get yourself ready long before the first weather reports come in. We’ve curated a list of 11 must-have tools you should have in your house and car, including snow shovels, portable heaters, thick blankets, and more from Amazon, Walmart, and Target to weather the storm.

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Related: Over 30,000 Amazon Shoppers Just Bought This Space Heater That 'Really Puts Out the Heat,' and It's on Sale

Emsco Bigfoot 21-Inch Roller Snow Shovel

<p>Walmart</p>

Walmart

Whether it's a few inches of snow or an entire foot, a durable snow shovel is a necessity to keep your driveway and sidewalk clear. With this tool, users can push more snow with less effort, since it can’t mound up or fall over the back of the shovel blade. The blades are made from a robust poly resin that can withstand frigid temperatures, so there's no need to worry about your shovel not being up to the task in harsh conditions. According to shoppers, it’s lightweight, durable, and easy to use.

GiveBest Portable Electric Space Heater

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

Easily warm up a freezing room with this little space heater. It heats up to 200 square feet in seconds by simply adjusting the thermostat. The heater is made of flame-retardant materials and has an automatic safety shut off system in case it overheats or falls over. Plus, since it doesn't heat up at the bottom, it can also be placed on the floor or propped up on a table, and it has a handle making it easy to move from room to room.

This portable heater has racked up more than 50,000 five-star ratings from Amazon shoppers, and over 60,000 units have been purchased in the last month. “Got caught in a week's worth of snow and ice in my 22-inch travel trailer…” one reviewer wrote. “This jewel kept the whole thing nice and warm.”

Astrol 27-Inch Snow Brush and Detachable Ice Scraper

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

Once you've cleared the snow from the sidewalk, you'll have to get it off your car. This brush/ scraper is the winter warrior you'll want to have on hand. The tool is designed to withstand temperatures as low as 40 degrees below without breaking, making it a high-quality brush. Additionally, the handle has a nonslip foam grip, which is essential when you want to finish the messy job and get out of the cold. Users call the best-seller a "lifesaver," saying that this snow scraper has the best grip to sweep snow and scrape ice off your vehicle.

Eveready LED Floating Lantern Flashlight

<p>Target</p>

Target

If the power goes out, you might appreciate having a powerful flashlight in your home rather than lighting candles. This heavy-duty pick boasts 80 lumens, so it’s effective in lighting the path to the bathroom or checking on a sleeping child. It uses four D batteries and has a run time of up to 70 hours. Customers state the light is bright, strong, and will hold up during an outage.

Keep scrolling to check out more of our top essentials that will help you survive a heavy snowstorm.

Holikme Twin Door Draft Stopper

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

Lianxin Roadside Assistance Emergency Car Kit

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

HotHands Hand Warmer Value Pack

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

Snow Joe 21-inch Electric Single-Stage Snow Blower

<p>Walmart</p>

Walmart

Oshion Zimtown 1000-Watt Portable Generator

White Classic Queen Luxury Thermal Cotton Blanket

<p>Walmart</p>

Walmart

Costway Target 20-Foot Snow Roof Rake

<p>Target</p>

Target

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