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’Tis the season for frighteningly cold weather forecasts and threats of blustery blizzards!
According to local meteorologist, you can never be sure if the next storm is going to bring 4 inches or 4 feet of snow, so it’s best to just be prepared for the worst, no matter what. While navigating a cold and snowy winter can be stressful, we’re here to help make it easier with some affordable blizzard must-haves from Walmart.
Before the big storm, you’ll want to stock up on essentials like pantry items, prescriptions and anything your pets may need. Be prepared if the power goes out by charging your smartphones ahead of time and making sure your windows and doors are sealed with weatherstripping to retain heat inside your home. You’ll also want to be prepared for after the storm by stashing snow shovels and ice melt inside the house. (Don’t be like me and leave them outside to be buried under the accumulated snow!)
To help you out, we’ve rounded up some must-have items from Walmart to get you through the next blizzard. And once you’ve got all your essentials covered, feel free to hunker down under some super-soft blankets and count down the days until spring melts the memory of this winter away!
10 Under-$100 Blizzard Must-Haves from Walmart
Dearfoams Reverse Sherpa Throw
Snow days call for cozying up indoors under a big, soft blanket like this one from Dearfoams. The dual-sided sherpa throw is incredibly warm, comfy and plush. Plus, it’s available in several different colors and patterns to match your decor. We personally love it in this pretty sweater knit pattern! Even better, it’s affordable enough that you can snag one for everyone in the family.
Price: $16.97
2-Pack of Duck Brand Heavy-Duty Large Gap Weatherstrip Seal
It may not be the most glamorous item on your before-the-blizzard checklist, but you’ll be glad to have these heavy-duty weatherstrips on hand to plug up any gaps around your doors and windows when those blustery winds begin to kick up. These two 17-foot rolls will help prevent drafts and keep your home’s much-needed heat indoors, precisely where you pay for it to be. With self-adhesive backing, it’s super easy to install and, best of all, it won’t freeze or crack, even in temperatures as low as -40° Fahrenheit.
Price: $11.99
Lasko Portable Oscillating Ceramic Electric Tower Space Heater
Even the most well-sealed doors and windows sometimes can’t compete with the brutal temperatures of a blizzard, so your home heating system may need a little extra help. Fortunately, this oscillating space heater emanates a warm stream of air throughout any room it’s placed in. It’s just under 2-feet tall and comes with two heat settings, an 8-hour auto-off timer, a multi-function remote control and a convenient built-in carry handle, so you can easily tote it around wherever you need it in your home.
Price: $69.84
Snow Joe Shovelution Strain-Reducing Snow Shovel
Though you’ll probably want to stay inside as long as possible, you’re going to have to dig yourself out of that blizzard eventually. It doesn’t have to be back-breaking work, though — especially when you have this strain-reducing Snow Joe with its spring-assist handle. If you’re used to traditional shovels, it’ll take a second to adjust your form to the double-handled design, but you’ll find that it greatly reduces the effort you’d typically need to exert to clear your driveway. Just be sure to keep the shovel inside your home in case a big snowdrift blocks your door!
Price: $27.72
Snow Joe MELT Resealable Bag Premium Blend Ice Melter
Cold temperatures can leave you with a slippery mess, even after you shovel — but this snow melt can help you tackle ice in conditions as low as -10° Fahrenheit. We particularly like this blend as it’s more environmentally friendly than chloride-based salt. This anti-corrosion formula is safer for use on concrete and metal and around vegetation and pets, and it won’t dry out your skin, leave a slimy residue or track into your home. It’s also green, so you can see where you spread it to dispense it more efficiently.
Price: $26.16
YADA Power Bank Wireless Charging Car Battery Jump Starter
Cold temperatures can drain your car’s battery faster than usual, and a big snowstorm can prevent assistance from getting to you quickly. If the local roads are safe enough to navigate and you must drive your car, this compact, do-it-all power bank will have your back. Not only can it jump-start your vehicle with the included booster cables, but it also has a fast-charge USB-A port. It can even wirelessly charge your smartphone simply by resting it on top of the bank. Plus, it has a built-in flashlight with strobe and emergency hazard modes, so this is a must-have to keep in your car at all times.
Price: $98
10-Pack of HotHands Superwarmers
These easy-to-use hand and body warmers will come in clutch whether you need to warm up from a long shoveling session or the blizzard knocked out your power and you need some more warmth under your multiple layers of blankets. The 10 single-use packs are extra-large in size and deliver a whopping 18 hours of safe, natural heat. Plus, they’re air-activated, so you don’t have to worry about any chemicals, fuels or odors.
Price: $6.97
16-Pack of Great Value Alkaline AA Batteries
Speaking of losing power, you’ll want to keep some batteries handy for your flashlights, your portable NOAA weather radio and anything else around the home that may need it. Depending on your needs, you can get a 16-pack of AA batteries or AAA batteries — or both, just to be safe.
Price: $6.98, $9.97
Augason Farms 5-Day 1-Person Emergency Food Supply
Ideally, you won’t lose power, so you can cook and bake all your favorite comfort foods to your heart’s content (and, dare we say, actually enjoy your snow days inside). But, in case of emergency — and in the absence of a well-stocked pantry full of ready-to-eat grub — you’ll want to keep one or more of these emergency food supply kits on hand. They require no electricity to prepare, and simply need to be mixed with water. That said, you’ll also want to keep a couple multi-gallon jugs of clean water on hand, too, in case the storm disrupts your access.
Price: $39.99
101 Games Collection of Classic Games
Whether you lose power or not, it’s always good to keep some non-electronic entertainment on hand. This collection of games kicks it old school — like, really old school — with classics that have been trusted to bust boredom for centuries (or millennia, in some cases). It has everything you need to play checkers, chess, backgammon and 98 other fun games, too! If that doesn’t keep you busy until the snow melts, we’re not sure what will.
Price: $15.97
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