Deep Freeze Incoming - 40% of the USA Will be Affected

[@summerrose4978]

Yupt, Hauling in Straw for the critters, extra Plastic around the coops of birds. Extra wood stacked. Worried about all that are still in tents from Hurricane

[@MDK1968Mimi]

❤

[@SpeedBump7807]

Praying for the folks in E Tn and Wrn NC...a shed and a buddy heater isn't going to be enough.

[@lilblackduc7312]

All I can think of is, they will have to stay inside the Food Bank warehouse, or churches. I pray that none of them have difficulty.

[@SusanD-b3m]

Heard could be a wind chill of -5 Lord have mercy on these poor siuls

[@Gina-de8gb]

YOU SHOULD ALL WAYS BE READY ONE SEASON A HEAD OF TIME , THANK YOU PINBALL

[@amberrose1108]

Yeah IF you have money. It all depends on what you can afford

[@Gina-de8gb]

@amberrose1108 there are thrift stores , yard sales , find someone to barter with

[@kiachris76712]

Woods always 2 years ahead.....

[@LoriCurtiss-xz6xm]

I’ve been hearing about this for a couple of days and it sounds horrific. My heart goes out to those struggling already.

[@Carolynfoodforest355]

I saw David's video. I'm in North Florida. I have a heating blanket, two my buddy heaters, several cases of propane and several solar generators and solar panels. I just got the ecowave air and heat with the extra battery. I'm old,but I have prepared for myself to survive. The kids live too far away to be bothered to help me. My husband is in the VA nursing home so he is being taken care of.

[@kiachris76712]

That's outstanding! ❤

[@user-dd7fw8ox3c]

Good luck great planning, well done love from the UK...

[@AveragePrepper1]

What is David’s KZbin channel called?

[@Carolynfoodforest355]

@AveragePrepper1 his channel is called. Adapt2030.

[@andybreuker4759]

@@AveragePrepper1 Adapt 2030

[@user-vn9xe5gw8s]

Adapt 2030 is always ahead of everyone. Been watching him for years.

[@crystalclear1969]

My hubby takes amazing care of us by cutting wood two seasons ahead. God bless you for giving everyone a heads up on being ready

[@FloridaGirl-]

That’s the best prep in my opinion. At least 2 yrs of wood . And a wood stove! 👍 Stay toasty.

[@sengelmohr]

I just got done watching Weatherman Plus & he's been warning about this for quit a few days. I'm in SC & could get snow & -12 with the wind chill. Not normal for me. I ran the geni this morning & made sure I have plenty of tarps for the chickens & rabbits. Also checked if I had plenty of fuel for my Buddy Heater. I did have everything I needed but will do my once a month town trip tomorrow & I'm ready. 👍 Everybody be safe & ready !!

[@txrose3809]

I'd start covering the coop and hutch now. Later will suck in the cold wind❤

[@sengelmohr]

@txrose3809 We are 72* tomarrow & it will all be up.

[@ritaholcombe9905]

Weatherman Plus is always ahead of any others.

[@voodooqueen322]

Here in Northern Missouri, we used to get 15 to 20 below the first week in February. It has been about 20 years since we have seen this type of weather. I got my emergency blankets ready to hang up to close off my living room. I have a fireplace and a big buddy heater. If you hang those blankets with the Shiney side towards you. You will get more heat, and light will reflect better. An air mattress and a sleeping bag are a must. I bought those rechargeable light bulbs that work with no power and can keep them charged on my solar generator. My fireplace is set up for cooking, and keeping my freezers and food cold is a few totes on the back porch if needed. I have an old icebox, so I am filling my Rubbermaid wash basins full of water to freeze on the back porch to make ice blocks. I freeze 3 so I can rotate the tubs. I was without power 11 years ago for 15 days, and I just camped in my living room. With no worries. Relax, you are preppers, just a good opportunity to practice your skills. Keep a notebook for your success and failures, and then find a solution for the next event. It's winter, folks. It is no different than prepping for hurricanes and tornado season. Just you are now prepping for the cold. Don't forget to prep for the animals and pets. Extra blankets and tarps to keep the wind chill down if they are outside like chickens. I have a small buddy heater if needed, and I lined my chickens coop with cardboard with a heat lamp. The buddy heater is for emergency backup. Hope this gives you some ideas. Be safe and warm. God bless

[@CynthiaRockroth]

I bought my -20 degree sleeping bag a few years ago. I keep it in the bedroom on the trunk( a foot from the bed) doing monthly shopping tomorrow as well.

[@txrose3809]

I wouldn't use heat in the coop, chickens r bad about knocking them over, lot of barn fires , just seal the coop, tarps, LED bulb doesn't get hot, ,hang high, gets that bad, light is on a timer and coop is kept closed,with water and food I side,chickens will keep each other warm . Feed extra corn, sunflower seeds, helps keep them warm.they need the extra fat. I check on chickens 6am,and 5pm to carry water to them. As long as they have food, water, no wind in shelter there good. Ice cleats for ur shoes keep u from a fall.REMEMBER, no one is coming , first-aid, and prevent falls ❤❤❤😊

[@vickiegibson2920]

Thank you. Your post is very helpful. I just finished getting my duck pen ready for winter. I can do the cardboard for extra insulation. I do have extra tarps. I have two electric heaters up out there and a Little Buddy if needed. Probably should get some extra hay bales. Again thank you.

[@vickiegibson2920]

@@txrose3809 thank you for your experienced advice. I’m a new chicken duck Mom. Had them about a year. Never faced this kind of cold with my flock. Could I put the chickens and ducks in the same pen? It is 9x20x6 wrapped in the Queen of tarps heavy duty. Then they have their houses in the pen too for more protection.

[@hollyh9334]

I've been watching Adapt 2030 for years. David does truly know his stuff. You and Bear Independent both gave him a shoutout today.

[@ninnymuggins5159]

Hello, Bear Nation! 🐻

[@JK-wi2pp]

From MN. One important thing to do is make sure you have emergency food, blankets, clothing in vehicles. If you get stranded or go off the road, help may not be able to get to you immediately, regardless of having a cell phone. If in the ditch and are waiting for help, make sure tailpipe is clear of snow if running the engine for heat, otherwise carbon monoxide will unalive you.

[@trajan6927]

Look up what to put in an emergency kit in your vehicle. Hats, mits, boots, jumper cables, tools, shovels, tow straps and chains, reflectors, tarps, blankets, coats, toilet paper, water, food, snacks, ways to start a fire, saw, ax, hacket, candles, full fuel tank and much more.

[@G2theOriginal]

First time I ever heard David’s voice with an EXTRA cautious tone to it yesterday. He is usually extremely calm in his tone.

[@AveragePrepper1]

What is the name of David’s KZbin channel?

[@Blake-r6g]

Adapt2030

[@hollyh9334]

Agreed! David seemed skirting the edge of panic.

[@kylediederich5159]

Being a Minnesotan I prepare for winter year round… it really is a way of life

[@rickreese5794]

Right On 💯👍😎👌✌🏻✌🏻

[@Cowgirl2508]

Same here. Grew up in north central MN, now in WI. Way of life!

[@teresawalker7666]

Northern MN....yep, we all have to...

[@MrKevinpsweeney]

Same in Erie PA

[@Dan-440]

You guys get crazy cold weather.

[@jessicamoris6088]

We're on the Iowa/Wisconsin border and typically deal with a polar vortex temps in January. I'm only 10 minutes from work (night shift 5 pm to 5 am), plows are just getting started when I'm leaving work and there's a big hill on the way. I keep a bag in my car of things to keep me warm and cleats to slip on my boots if I have to get out of my car in icy conditions. As far as at home, there's a generator that can be run with a PTO on the tractor if we lose power or a small generator that can at least keep our pellet stove going and we have a hearthrite heater on our kitchen wall that is connected to our 1000 gallon LP tank outside. In bitter cold weather we put moving blankets up over doors and drafty windows (which are all covered in plastic), unused rooms are closed off, if we have snow we blow it around the foundation, loads of extra rugs help with cold floors and I keep rechargeable hand warmers in my hoodie pockets. My favorite source of heat though is our 2 pyrenees, thankfully they love to snuggle!

[@denisekaiser5662]

We must pray against this evil!!!!!!!

[@verbalasswhooping]

Yeah the evil they spray in the skies daily...all man made!

[@sheilamcclellan8693]

Amen! 🙏 and will do!

[@maryglover8283]

🙏🏻

[@TR-nv3if]

Neighbors think I’m a bit off, but if it snows, I love to get my winter gear on, and shovel our driveway and walk in the snow,(I’m retired, and it’s my favorite way to get cardio in( i don’t over do it, I take breaks, have hot chocolate and a snack..unless of course it’s a blizzard or frostbite warning is extremely . I love playing in the snow even at my age ( I’m sensible though and don’t take chances) must be the tiny bit of Swedish in my dna😂😂

[@joyceCarnivore4490]

HAD FURNACE AND GENERATOR SERVICED BEFORE THANKSGIVING, HAVE THREE BACK UP HEATERS IF NEEDED. OUTSIDE FAUCETS COVERED. I HAVE WATCHED YOU FOR A LONG TIME, THANKS FOR KEEPING US UPDATED.

[@LittleOcasioHomestead]

Mine too 😊

[@ghostyty3071]

It's worse than you think, my daughter lives in TX and experience the TX storm that went through. Not only did they lose electricity their water got shut down due to frozen, broken pipes.... they were put on boil your water, well, daughter had a butane stove and bleach...... she had stock up on canned and dried goods prior before it hit ..... good for her, the stores were wipe out in hrs .... and many of the stores were empty for weeks after. (keep in mine the trucks don't row in bad weather nor disasters) ....... She was on her last case of water after the storm.... she went out to the small stores in search of water, she found one store that had two case left, the price for that was $26.00 for one case.... she got them to reduce the price to $15.00........... start early in your shopping, many areas were out of water for more than a week and many store shelves were empty.

[@RL-RL]

Already on top of it all best I can. Yesterday I went through my gas generators and found my smaller one with a surge. Cleaned it out and runs like new again. Already warned my Northern family that they may get a '78 type Blizzard. Here in the N.Piedmont of N.C. it sucks and never dries out. Ryan Hall Y'all and others have predicted the SE US to get a major snow sometime in January. Hence the fresh gas and generator pre-inspections. KEEP items in your vehicle just in case you may need them!!!

[@dees1378]

More thoughts on heat when you have propane or natural gas. I’m an hvac tech of 30 years. Live in ne Tennessee now but used to live in Ohio. Gas can freeze ice crystals in the metering device or the pressure regulator at low teens and single digit weather. Wrap these devices in something. An old towel or old piece of blanket or what ever you have handy. Then wrap a giod trash bag around it to keep cloth from getting wet. Then seal up with some duct tape or something. Keep out the wind and the water. If your gas supply is natural gas from a gas well, it contains more moisture than city supplied gas and propane. Propane has the least amount of moisture, but will still freeze. Have the person or company that maintains the gas well to blow off moisture at the well head and insulate what they can. Frozen gas supply will keep no one warm. Do your maintenance NOW!

[@valeriewhite8044]

Ugh, I am in panic mode right now. We just moved from Vegas to southern Ohio (hubby job transfer). Bought 2 solar generator last year through your link but they are still boxed. Know where our alt. cooking options, lighting and extra blankets are, but there is so much more we need and we are pretty much at the end of our spend with unexpected repairs this house needed. Keeping my fingers crossed that my pre-move preps get us through. You reminded me of a few inexpensive vehicle preps that we can do though. Thanks for the reminders. Especially because we are REALLY rural now.

[@mindalick]

in Pensacola Florida, in Jan 2015, we experienced a similar weather pattern w ice storms, it paralyzed our city, bridges & overpasses were iced over, nobody had icescrapers, chains, nobody had any idea how to manage it. dumptrucks were used to spread beach sand on overpasses, bridges & interstates. pipes froze. crops died, hives froze, chickens died & more

[@kennethblain610]

Howdy neighbor. I'm in Pensacola. I certainly remember that.

[@mindalick]

@@kennethblain610 HOWDY

[@mindalick]

@@kennethblain610 Are you on nextdoor?

[@kennethblain610]

@@mindalick No. Is that a Facebook group?

[@Notmyhome-y7y]

Hey👋 Neighbors!

[@CynthiaRockroth]

Dad always stacked wood on the side of the house 20 ft from garage door( where the fuel oil tank and the wood stove was) He put cheap plastic tarps ( painting tarps) over the wood pile and stuck a dozen extra pieces over the tarp to hold it in place. REGUARDLESS OF COLD OR WET WE HAD TO GO OUT AND GET FIREWOOD . ( kept a wheelbarrow worth in the house and then was told , GO GET IT. )

[@screepster]

I pray all our southern brothers. Here in northern Michigan we set our vehicle radiators for -40, the blizzard of 78 was not that bad but about 20 years ago I actually had the septic tank freeze. Think about that it's naturally heated, our water lines had no problems but they are buried 54" underground. Please keep an eye on your elderly neighbors, if we work together we can all survive.

[@lilblackduc7312]

In Minneapolis, I've seen a car with the hood raised, the radiator blowing like a steam engine. The story goes, everything's fine when you first start your vehicle. After you've gone down the road 6-minutes, the engine's thermostat opens up, but, the radiator froze up during the 6-miles that the car was driven. I've been a shade-tree mechanic for decades...and...a Hot Rod enthusiast. I could write a page on how destructive cold temps are on engines & transmissions....

[@dees1378]

77-78, Dayton Ohio. We got snowed into our house. Snow drifts went up to the gutters. We shoved my brother out a window to back patio and he had to dig us out. Car had snow blown and packed into engine compartment and the tires were froze to the ground IN THE CARPORT ATTACHED TO THE HOUSE! 😳 I live in north East Tennessee. Our houses are not built for these kinds of winters. Our building codes are more suited to southern states. Better get things lined out. Better to be ready and not need it than to have nothing ready and need it all.

[@FanWatcher25]

Well here we go...Up here in Lee co...All those wet trees are gonna freeze, potentially coming down takin out the power lines and blocking roads. We're still cleaning up from Helene on some of our backroads. We have 5 large leaning trees we monitor on our road. They will take out our power and as far down in here as we are we're usually the last ones to get restored. 🤔🤦‍♀️

[@allisonspeer649]

Our local electric co-op has been aggressively trimming trees for the past 2-3 years and it has helped significantly with us avoiding electric outages from falling trees, however you never know. We are pretty prepared, food, alternative heat (wood and wood pellet), propane furnace, some battery back up unit/generators and a gas generator if needed. So far predicting down to 9 degrees next week but who knows. Will make sure my grandson's car has extra coat/hat/gloves/socks and a blanket. Extra straw and hay for the chickens and goats. We have city water but I have some stored just in case it's needed. Our main home has a basement, our smaller cabin has a crawl space with insulation on the walls and I also have a very small space heater, set super low (shuts of automatically if tipped over). I will check temps daily in crawl space area. Tending to the farm animals, keeping water from freezing, etc is the hardest part. Otherwise we are retired and I would just stay inside.

[@SharonAnnMenefee]

Adapt 2030 is an excellent channel.

[@Neal-z9g]

I just found him yesterday, I really like him. Very intelligent man.

[@monikas5125]

One of my favorite channels ❤

[@charitypiersall1675]

My favorite, he's been saving lives, very informative!!

[@garyc.foster1132]

Northern Wyoming here. We heat with a coal stove and currently have 4 barrels (30 gal trash cans) full of lump coal outside, plus the 8 buckets we keep full in the house. No worries.

[@wyyeti4004]

Ready. Pellet bags stacked. Enough for winter+. Central plains area, Wyoming. Stocked up. We’ve had warm weather & no rain or snow for quite awhile…until now. Check preps folks. 👍 Added note: Just watched Adapt2030. Man, Pinball! You guys will get hit harder than us up here. Stay safe!

[@azpatriotgal321]

We have mainly heat pump systems, here in Arizona. They’re typically not much good below freezing, if it’s for an extended time. This is the problem a lot of people in warmer areas may experience, if their equipment isn’t made for those temps. Definitely plan accordingly, if you can. Have a plan a, b & c, if possible.

[@aleshiasterland460]

I watch you each day… yeah Helena Montana… week or two in January or February’s temps…-40 below… yeah been there… wood stove running… blessings

[@BernadetteWalker-ux6fo]

Central TX here, starting to prepare for this fun. Down here, after 2021 (we all start early after that awful). Thank you for posting!!!

[@katherinedougherty]

Wonder if it will hit around Fort Worth? Although I’m in Weatherford Texas

[@BernadetteWalker-ux6fo]

@katherinedougherty yes maam, it looks like it but you know how our weather is, changes so fast. Just keep an eye out.

[@katherinedougherty]

@@BernadetteWalker-ux6fo thank you

[@vickisavage8929]

I understand perfectly well what a steep road with a bend can mean. Ours wouldn’t end immediately in trees; it would start with a 50’ drop from the road and then end in the trees. When we have ice on the road, we stay home until it melts, and are stocked up for months.

[@catwoman635]

Weatherman plus has been talking about this for weeks. There goes my banana trees 😢 Good tip about gutters thanks!

[@Stretch_Grey_Beard]

Couple ideas from the state of Michigan 1. Open you cabinets at night to allow heat under the sinks. 2. Might be late but add heat cables to your roof eaves. (Currently replacing mine while it's 40 here, the insulation on the old ones were worn to the cable) 3. Open blinds while the sun is out to help heat the home if possible Thanks again for your advice, hope above is some ideas for someone.

[@mikekemper9566]

Heat wave going on now. 40 today 55 yesterday.... these winter s. Are cake walk.....

[@Stretch_Grey_Beard]

@@mikekemper9566 that it is, but preparing for the bottom to drop out.

[@MDK1968Mimi]

Thank you for the advice ❤

[@barbmahan1377]

Let the faucets drip. Colder it gets make the drop faster

[@MissileD11]

Also, if there is enough snow, bank the basement walls/windows. Natural insulation.

[@jp6993]

You don't want to be where everyone else will be trying to get preps at the last minute. Prep ahead & you will be happy at home watching the chaos.

[@montanalife406]

We’re in Montana and when it’s 25/30 below zero(we are in the WARM part of Montana hahaha) trust me…you want your house WARM…keep a good supply of wood INSIDE and have more close by. Have some kind of face covering…use hand warmers and latex gloves INSIDE your winter gloves. Wear thermals! Make sure your rigs are ready (fuel additive, windshield wipers and fluid for cold) and that you have a way to keep them warm if you need to. Have easy to fix food and a lot of water on hand. Have your power outage supplies in one place and ready to go(headlamps, flashlights, lanterns, batteries, etc, ), medical supplies…the flu and such doesn’t care about temps. If you live where there’s trees make sure your chainsaws are ready. We use a a lot of straw , shavings, tarps for livestock needs…we have tank warmers in all the troughs and and generators to keep them working if we lose power. If you have generators, propane heaters, etc. make sure you stock A LOT of extra fuel…and do it safely.

[@teeser2436]

Same for me here in my home in the mountains of Ga .road straight up and down we have also gone 8 day without getting out. My road is private so no help from county. Praying for all but especially those that are elderly in the south . We aren’t used to this cold weather.

[@evolvedmyst9126]

Last Thursday I had to send my Ecoflow Delta 2 back due to a battery failure. The customer service in the app was actually pretty good, to where they are going to send me a replacement with no questions asked after chatting with them and sending them a picture of the display within the app. I hope the replacement gets back before any weather hits.

[@MrCharmz81]

@evolvedmyst9126 How long have you had/run it for?

[@WilliamSmarsh]

Lucky you, I bought an eco flow last year and it failed the next day, took months to get them to refund my money, I mean like 4 months, maybe their customer service is getting better, my experience with them was horrible, so horrible that I went with a different brand... Good luck to you..

[@texasrodeogirl3814]

We had an auxiliary battery fail on ours too, within a week of purchase. They were awesome to work with and replaced it right away. This was about 6 months ago. No problems since. Highly recommend them.

[@PennyLaur-s5i]

Im at the tip of the mitt so yes, used to it. I do appreciate you trying to warn those below us who may not be ready.

[@MrAlaska66]

Heating with wood pellets. I have an inverter and 12v battery bank for backup power on the pellet stove. Also have a wood stove / firewood, and a portable chinese diesel heater w/ 30 gal of diesel. Generator and fuel is ready. Car and truck are ready, and I always have a survival kit that I switch between vehicles as needed. I'm now living in central Pennsylvania, but previously lived near Fairbanks Alaska, and every winter I still prepare as though I'm expecting an Alaskan winter. You can never be too prepared.

[@michellemacdonald7786]

Canadian here. For those of you who could be in an area where the temperature will be near the freezing point, and there is precipitation in the forecast, consider freezing rain. How bad can it get? Google the 1998 Ice Storm that hit eastern Canada, particularly Montreal. 4" of ice accretion. No electricity for months.

[@chelifan24]

Southeast Michigan here- all great tips and information! For the folks in warmer climates- I keep a small spray bottle of water mixed with isopropyl alcohol in the car. My door locks like to freeze and stay open so I can’t shut the door. I spray a little bit on the lock and wait a minute and boom- the ice melts and I can shut my door. Also- do not pour hot water on your car windows. Just start your car about 10 minutes before you have to go anywhere with the defrosters on full blast. And if you have a diesel- don’t forget to plug it in at night. Fill her up too- so the lines don’t freeze.

[@bluebirdgramma6317]

@Pinball . I'll be praying for some kind of Warmth, for the people who has been made homeless from recent tornadoes in, TX, MS, AL And Now, Again! more flooding! in TN and NC!! Just heard first hand, that some of the Temporary! bridges! has been washed away from the rivers raging, AGAIN. 😢😢😢😢

[@denisekaiser5662]

Yep. The bible belt

[@Bloodhoundjed1]

Texas here, Ft Worth area. We went through our snowmageddon and was without power for 32-36 hours. We did have a generator that we ran for our fridge and freezer. And thankfully, our water lines were still good. We did have a drain that went to our grease trap that froze up, but the rest was good. Did not realize we were low on propane, until it was too late, so our house stayed between 40-50 degrees. And we used oil lamps, which not only provide light but also some warmth. Hubs did have to go out on the ice a couple of times for gas for the generators. And I just told him yesterday, we need to purchase some gas. We use diesel in our trucks, so we don't normally go through gas.

[@whistlingdick]

We were lucky in Longview, not on the Texas grid, we had electricity

[@northofthe52nd]

Usually 8-10 degrees colder at the house than what is reported in Rogersville, TN.

[@vernabryant2894]

I worry about my outside feral cats that I'm feeding.Ive put out 5 out door totes with straw inside for them to shelter in.I have a small building with straw beds and a heat lamp going for the cats.

[@MaryStorer55]

Thank you for doing that!

[@RobinMoyer-r8w]

You're such a good person for helping them . I've helped many over the years and will continue to do so .

[@lilblackduc7312]

I've placed a heating pad in my feral cat's cat-house before. Even an old trouble light that uses a 'filament' style bulb gives off heat.

[@Linda-bz1lu]

Thank you for helping the cats😊

[@MultiSweener]

I have 3. I put a structure up in 23, but I dont think they sleep there. Its warmer underground, as in sewer systems. But they get a huge breakfast every morning.

[@mikelang6764]

Wood stove rolling, wood stacked outside, plenty of food and water. Some SOLAR backup and adding more pipe insulation under the house........Central/Western Maryland

[@cindy5800]

Just got through watching Ryan Hall if the extended weather cast holds ( we are 10 days out) from a east coast blizzard. He also expects it to change but wants people aware that this storm could be from Maine to Florida. Once again it may change but prep for it anyway. FYI I saw the blizzard of 78 and the current model is gearing up to drop 50+ inches of snow in NH and Maine. Weather it changes between now and the 10/11th is upto mother nature but I'm getting my ducks in a row now ...just in case.

[@63SpaceGirl]

We are in Northern Minnesota. It is going to get colder than usual. OH, NO!!! 🤣🤣🤣 I am actually looking forward to a deep freeze. This is what we prepare for 🤗 Praying for people in southern states to have eyes opened & that they begin to prep for upcoming events.

[@Cowgirl2508]

Find your leaks. Outlets, around windows, doors, etc. Get window shrink wrap. It helps a lot.

[@mrvecfrenchies]

We bought a water bladder that holds 60 gallons. We also bought a 30 gallon food safe rain barrel. Last year when we lost power we also lost water. We are getting the generators and making sure we enough of the proper electrical cords to run from the generator to fridges freezers and heaters.

[@hillaryfordham9494]

In Texas here, checking heating preps. And hit Sam's this weekend for stock ups.

[@naomipalomarez3880]

West Texas here-making my lists and checking them twice to see what I lack.

[@dog-gone-it5944]

Here in my area of Florida, ft.White, Gainville, Alachua, lake City, is going to also be around 23°-27° at night. We've already had to cover plants this year so we're ahead of this already with our plastic. We have covers for our outside water faucets and pipes. Mobile heaters ready for greenhouse, chicken coops and bedrooms. We real Southerners don't like cold. We get ready as soon as the temperature hits 40°😅 The last couple of hurricanes here got us ready for everything. 😊

[@lauracoxtorgeson9936]

All great points! I live in nw Montana in the Kootneys and the only thing I think I could add to this is “weight “ please put weight in the back of your 4 wheel drives! Your 4 wheel drive will be useless unless have some good weight back there and if you can afford it keep tanks full!

[@jtharp9265]

God bless everyone 🙏, please be prepared & prepped , In 2021 here in Texas we had no electricity for 9 days - We had Seasoned Wood , fireplace , Please have cash 💸 💰 🤑 as when the electricity goes out SO DOES ATM. you cant buy Wood with plastic , Be prepared 🙏🙏 Also For those of us in south- please start your seeds indoors, Get your seeds going now !!! 🙏

[@txrose3809]

Yep it sucked in 2021 here in Texas, no power, glad I had preps, but learned my gaps. Added another off grid propane heater inside we'll house and another inside to back up fireplace. Maybe the cold will help the illegals to self DEPORT,

[@steppininit8559]

We live near Branson,Mo...Ozarks..our driveway is a 1/4 mile down and up a steep ravine...no lie ice Does NOT melt on shaded roads

[@dianetzar7788]

I'm in Texas now, lived in Utah for 30 years, we understand Winter. Educating our local neighbors lol.

[@kathrynsmalley7480]

The year we had the polar vortex that gave us negative temps throughout the nation, Ryan Hall Y'all was the one who brought it to my attention. He did this a couple of months in advance. That year I bought 3 ricks of wood for fireplace as my hvac went out. I also bought heaters. Paying attention to the forecast is important. This year we have a kerosene heater. I have 4, 5 gallon containers now and all are filled. But I did this over time without anxiety because I paid attention. I also have been installing gutter guards from homedepot. I have to finish those up, but for what is up is working.

[@Preciousaccordingto977]

Royal Hall is always correct in his reporting!!

[@OkTxSheepLady]

Be careful of carbon monoxide. Get a detector and sleep high.

[@kathrynsmalley7480]

@OkTxSheepLady , yeah, I bought a detector the same day we got the heater.

[@duanebouchard8736]

Native Nebraskan here, i always have a car kit shovel. cat litter, sleeping bags in the car and a hanging candle lantern for a little heat

[@pdkrace]

Phoenix summers is what we have to worry about. I pay extra each month to help cover my $420 per month summer bill

[@imadobermom]

Southern Arizona here, and I do the same! I grew up in Northern Arizona (Prescott) though, so cold weather preps have stayed with me my entire life. In 1967 we had 3 back to back storms that dumped snow 6 feet deep, even Phoenix had snow! Shut the entire state down.

[@jomomma1512]

Going out to get my free range chickens in their coop. They may not like it being caged… but they have to go in! Also have to haul wood to the house and have my son split my kindling.

[@mickeymch876]

Snow usually can be delt with but freezing temps will kill you, freeze pipes, etc. When the temperatures stay below freezing (high and low temps) for days it's good to stay on top of it. As a heads up, the temperatures for much of the lower 48 are forecast to be 30F to 50F below normal in early through mid January 2025, water freezes at 32F, beer freezes around 28F and 80 proof vodka freezes at around -16.5F.

[@ThatKyGirl1]

Don’t forget to factor in the windchill temps. If the power goes out my go to back up heat source is a kerosene heater. You can also heat up a can of soup and make you some coffee on ur kerosene heater. Thanks PB

[@MrCharmz81]

@ThatKyGirl1 Shoot that's my primary source of heat, I moved out my parents, tight on money no electricity hooked, city never came, place is insulated though now, spent majority on tiny home and paid of debt on car. It does a great job heating though. I need to replenish some kerosene stock though.

[@missyk1477]

Wow, you only had one snow stay on the ground in 6 years? I'm in middle TN and we usually have one snow/ice storm a year that shuts us down anywhere from 3 days to 10 days. Last year was the worst one with our county being shut down for 10 days. The nice thing is that we get one winter storm a year, then we're done. After that you know you can get ready for spring.

[@richardstarke4093]

Good information to prep for in the deep freeze. You might want to physically cover and wrap water pipes. Those using heat tapes will freeze without electricity.

[@connievaughn8468]

Good point. A lot of people wouldn't think of that.

[@patrickking8241]

For people in warmer climates I recommend getting a low temperature sleeping bag for each member of your family, for the rare occasions when this type of weather comes in, relatively inexpensive and does not take up much space to store.

[@OkTxSheepLady]

Add a pop up tent and you’re good for 20 degrees in the house which shouldn’t happen unless someone leaves a door open. Kids love camp out in the living room.

[@mark8964]

Yeah I just watched Davids 2nd video about this weather.I need to get wood in the house before the ridge gets slick❤😅

[@Debbie-b1y]

Like Pinball said, it easier to chop/gather firewood and other chores outdoors while it's warmer than waiting until you need it.👍🤗❤️🙏

[@als7594]

I'm in south western Pa. I'm hearing about possible 15-20 inches of snow next week. I'm so glad I air sealed the house this spring and summer. Just got back from Aldi, Zero Eggs which was a first in over fifteen to twenty years since they opened. I thought Monday afternoon would be a quiet day at the grocery store, Nope. You'd think they were calling for a blizzard tomorrow or Wednesday, it was packed.

[@MaryStorer55]

Gotta empty the store of bread and milk ya know! Cause when it’s stormy there’s nothing like a milk sandwich.

[@RobinMoyer-r8w]

@@MaryStorer55 😂😃

[@patriotpreacher43]

Saturday, we commented how we were enjoying Tennessee winter. It was 62 degrees in New Philadelphia, OH! Reminiscent of our days in Knoxville. Thing is, when it gets that cold in the South, the electricity usage will go to extremes stressing the system. Most heat is electric in the South. Get ready to replace your heat source, folks!

[@Txjohno]

I just got through crawling out from underneath the house from insulating the pipes.

[@MDK1968Mimi]

Thank you Pinball and everyone for sharing this and good tips to prepare. Blessings to you all ❤

[@deborahbrewer3549]

If you can't buy water, buy ice and melt what you need. My daughter was in TX during that storm DFW area, and they lost electricity, water, and gas. They had to go stay with friends. It was awful. Shelves were empty.

[@amberrose1108]

Will those living in tents in WNC even get the warning that super cold weather is coming??

[@robertchute1984]

If you disconnect your dryer vent hose and let the hose dump heat into your crawl space as needed you can prevent freeze ups. Just run the dryer on high heat with no clothes in it and block up most of your foundation vents. It takes very little time to keep a crawl space above freezing using this trick. I would only do this with an electric dryer.

[@minnielitlebit]

That only works if you have an electric dryer. If you have a gas dryer you can't do this.

[@newfiemom8696]

My heart breaks for the people, the pets and wildlife

[@Debbie-b1y]

Mine too!🥺

[@maryglover8283]

🙏🏻

[@grantv2313]

Great, timely video. I know a few people who work at power plants and what they tell me doesn’t exactly put your mind at ease! What they tell me and as I’ve experienced myself a few years ago, our power grid is made for normal conditions. As soon as the system is taxed heavily with extreme heat or cold, there’s nothing to draw from. You hit the limits right away and then the solution is to have to purchase the power/gas from long distances from somewhere else. You get charged at a new rate during this time which can be astronomical. At least that’s how it worked here when it hit -40 and was below zero for a week. I paid a grand for utilities one month and they apologized and said they will work to improve so it doesn’t happen again. I think this could be a disaster for the duration it will affect the south. Many places may not have furnaces and will rely on space heaters. Imagine millions of space heaters and EVs trying to charge all at the same time that weren’t drawing power before. I hope they can produce enough. Lives will be in the balance.

[@naomipalomarez3880]

West Texas here-no we DO NOT have furnaces-many of us use space heaters-but THANKFULLY during the ice storm of 2021 we were able to rely on our GAS STOVE to heat the house! People panicked quickly and mde very dangerous choices to try and keep warm.

[@grantv2313]

@ The next thing that adds to the burden is people who do have furnaces but rarely use them find out somethings wrong with them and have to rely on space heaters till they get it repaired. Will be a huge demand on grid I imagine. We were barely above zero for an entire week up here in IL a few years back. One morning -40 actual temp. Never lost any services but furnaces barely shut off and tripled our normal bill over that one bad week. Never seen anything like it.

[@mechelesee4875]

We picked up more wild bird seeds for the feeder and a bag of food to boost the chickens oil and protein. We are weatherized for NW PA. We haven't had a hard winter in a few years so the majority of people seem to have forgotten lol. Short memories. The coldest winter I can remember was the late 80's and my kids were very small. The wind chill hit -60 and we just could not keep the house warm. It was a brutal winter that year. The next year we had a wood stove to help the furnace.

[@Sonny-ik9rv]

Glad Im not a newbie from south of the border.Ya'll take care of yourselves and those you love.Enjoy the new year upcoming.

[@josephinehalley6192]

When I lived in Maine we were without power for a couple of weeks during the ice storm of 98 . But we were sort of off grid we had electricity no running water and no central heating. I lived on the side of a mountain in Maine without power, running water so I will survive.

[@shawnnagarner3551]

Literally told hubs this morning to get the generators ready, getting gas this weekend and we will be set for just in case. Already picked up some electric heaters to keep the chill off inside the house as well.

[@Ann_Palmer]

Yikes!!!! It is 75 today but projected to be 2 on the 7th!!! Just hit the clearance isle and bought ALL the white Christmas lights ( NoT LED) to wrap my baby orange trees here in Louisiana

[@judyrose7828]

I hope they make it!

[@milliealford8968]

Get the old big lights. Look up Millennial Gardner.

[@Ann_Palmer]

@@judyrose7828thank you - just planted them this year

[@FloridaGirl-]

If you have incandesant lights they will. Wrap the trees too. Look up Mellenial Gardner. He is in SC. Zone 8. And even grows bananas. He has a great vid on this. Saving his fruit and avacado trees. Amazing.

[@Ann_Palmer]

@@FloridaGirl- that where I got the idea from !😃

[@ltorres217able]

We are looking at wind chills near atlanta at -12 degrees. Thats a different monster.

[@JSJTOUTDOORS]

My car battery is almost 6yrs old. I think it’s time for a new one.

[@greybone777]

Yes, 6 years, and you know they can fail any time.

[@SouthoftheBigChicken]

Yep, I have a Power stroke so 2 batteries, when one went out, Auto store said other one is good. I told them I want both replaced, the look on this young kid's face was priceless. Preventive maintenance. Hate to spend the money but good money well spent.

[@JSJTOUTDOORS]

@@SouthoftheBigChicken many times if one battery is lower than the other , the weak one with draw the new one down to its level if they are connected together so that was probably a good idea.

[@Debbie-b1y]

Pinball just mentioned in a recent video about newer vehicles have batteries that you can't replace yourself, needs to be installed professionally or you can cause a lot of damage doing it yourself?

[@JSJTOUTDOORS]

@@Debbie-b1y I’m not familiar with that as I refuse to purchase any newer vehicles. Mine is a 2016 and I do all my own maintenance unless it needs a lot of diagnostics then I will take it somewhere. I don’t trust mechanics to be honest and I don’t trust places to change my fluids. I have learned fluid places don’t pay a whole lot to their employees this hiring people who don’t care about their jobs and how they perform their jobs.

[@debbywelchel3893]

Thanks Pinball. Got the snow shovel ready. It snows I stay home. I am in Indiana. This is winter it's normal.

[@preppermama6925]

Thank you PB

[@nrbrtmuller]

I live in Western NY,..........always prepped for weather, power outages, government overreach etc.

[@dougpaust4709]

Here in Wisco we’re expecting single digit highs and -10 plus overnights. We get cold snaps like this every year but always hope the power holds!

[@oscardelta1257]

Looks like the coldest night in our area of Central FL will be a week from new years day. It will be 33 with a high of 54. Not too bad I don't expect the power to go out but we are prepared for hurricanes so we have generators and propane and portable heaters etc even though we have central air and heating

[@scheirerjeanie1]

I'm always keeping wood on hand never know about tomorrow

[@iowaviking]

I hope everyone listened to this. From a guy in iowa who takes late night walks no matter the temp. It can get cold. It's not a joke. Yes i dress for the weather. You can make a 300hr candle from beef fat or lard and a candle. Get a pickle jar then heat the fat or lard to liquid. Pour into jar and put in the fridge till it get semi solid. Then push the candle in.

[@Debbie-b1y]

👍🤗❤️🙏

[@IceKat69]

I used to live in Knoxville. I lived in a house with a very steep driveway not to mention the up and down hills of the street itself. I learned that I was stuck until that ice melted off. 😂 I also learned that at the very end of the street there was a connecting street that led out to Alcoa Hwy. I learned to park my car on that street, wear a snow suit over my clothes and slide down the driveway on my butt, walk through the grass to the end of the street and then I was alright to get into my car and go. Lol. Getting back up was a entirely different story! 😂 Even in the grass going uphill was hard. I had a stick that I would use for leverage. My suggestion to anyone that doesn't have to leave, don't! My brother was so funny! He didn't let it stop him. He actually had no choice after running his truck off into a ditch but he took his sled and rode down all the hills and walked wherever he wanted to go. He is 10 years younger than me, so there's that! Lol. I asked, "Where's your truck"? He said, "in a ditch and I am on my way back down the road to pull it out". He got it! Lol. I would have helped him but I had a 2 y.o. at the time and I had a neighbor that would watch him but he was at work. Crazy stuff with ice and Tennessee always gets some ice. I will say that I grew up in the Memphis, TN area and the snow here is much different than the snow in East Tennessee. We get a very wet snow that turns into ice quickly. Knoxville gets some drier snow that is very pretty. I loved it there and wish I had never left.

[@Debbie-b1y]

You gave me an idea. I don't have sleds, but I do have those kiddie pools I use for indoor/outdoor gardens.

[@IceKat69]

@Debbie-b1y just be careful! Could be a crazy ride downhill. Wrap yourself in bubble wrap. 😁

[@Debbie-b1y]

@@IceKat69😆It would be hard to steer or stop! Wheeee 😁. BAM💥! 😵‍💫🤕....😆🤗❤️🙏

[@uponamidnightdreary]

Happy New Year Pinball and fam!🎉 Stay safe, stay prepped 🙏

[@lv2224]

Thank you ☺️ Pinball appreciate your in put!

[@leonparrent4476]

KEEP all your fuel storage topped up. Reduces condensation, water from forming and screwing you up. 6 degree at night southern Colorado

[@theoriginalOSOK]

Great PSA - Everybody's situation is different. Just play 'what if' using the worst case scenario and think through what you would... consider the water lines, your fuel supply, heating, food, etc. = like Pinball is advising. PPPPPP Proper planning prevents piss poor performance.

[@zombie5dumpsterdivemasboy642]

Putting plastic on your inside windows of your home and hanging a quilt at your outside doors helps block out alot of cold guys. Got plastic for that. Don't wait get it now cause stores all sell out 3 or 4 days be4

[@Debbie-b1y]

It really does make a difference on the electric bill also. I have plastic on windows. A big roll of heavy duty clear plastic must have fallen out of a construction truck in a parking lot. After it sat there a few days i went back and picked it up for sure!

[@judyleroux4559]

Now the national weather service is adding to this. David is putting out a daily notice😊

[@lindatown1193]

Thank you Pinball, i live near Buffalo NY, kinda of used to this happening. Ya can never be over prepared.