Winter weather is making in roads across the U.S., with snow in the forecast across the Plains this weekend. Now more than ever is a good idea to make sure your car is adequately stocked up and ready to go in the event you or your family get stuck on the road.

Use the following checklists to prepare your car for all winter weather emergencies, whether it be stuck in a snowbank, driving in the icy snow, or being stranded in a snowstorm.

Winter emergency kit:

These additional survival items may be worth considering if you ever do get stranded in a winter storm.