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Here's what to keep in your car during winter weather

On Jan 24, 2026 the Missouri Highway Patrol troopers warned drivers and vehicle occupants in Missouri to prepare an emergency car kit as temperatures dropped.
With a major winter storm forecast for about half the U.S., heavy snow, sleet, ice and outages are expected while the National Weather Service and Federal Highway Administration offer vehicle-kit tips and travel maps.
Troopers recommend packing a list of essentials including jumper cables, blankets, an ice scraper, a small shovel, a bag of sand or cat litter, a charged cell phone and charger, extra charging cable, and a full tank of gas.
Troopers urged avoiding travel during dangerous conditions because help can be delayed and hypothermia can set in quickly, Missouri Highway Patrol troopers warned drivers.
On-the-Ground reports showed roads still drivable now, while KMBC9 local television relayed troopers' advice for winter preparedness.

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Here's what to keep in your car during winter weather

With snow in the forecast for much of the country, and extreme cold accompanying it, anyone heading out of the house should be prepared in case of an emergency.

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