[header] How to travel safely in winter [title] Check the weather. [step] Before you travel anywhere during the winter, make sure to check the weather. Depending on how long you will be gone, you should check the projected weather for at least 48 hours from the time you leave. 
[substeps] If you are travelling from one place to another, check the weather at both places. Even if you are only driving an hour or two away, the weather might be drastically different and much harsh depending on weather patterns and where the destination is located.