{"id":109000,"date":"2024-12-22T06:41:49","date_gmt":"2024-12-22T12:41:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/?p=109000"},"modified":"2026-09-16T08:29:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T13:29:24","slug":"what-to-do-when-your-car-is-stranded-in-the-snow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/skills\/survival\/what-to-do-when-your-car-is-stranded-in-the-snow\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Survive If Your Car Gets Stranded in the Snow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-109082\" src=\"https:\/\/content.artofmanliness.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Car-Stranded-in-Snow-1.jpg\" alt=\"What to do when your car is stranded in the snow comic guide.\" width=\"750\" height=\"1297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Car-Stranded-in-Snow-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Car-Stranded-in-Snow-1-768x1328.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Car-Stranded-in-Snow-1-888x1536.jpg 888w, https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Car-Stranded-in-Snow-1-1184x2048.jpg 1184w, https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Car-Stranded-in-Snow-1-320x553.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Car-Stranded-in-Snow-1-640x1107.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>During the holidays, a lot of people will be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/skills\/manly-know-how\/drive-wintry-conditions\/\">driving through snowy environments and mountain passes<\/a> to visit their loved ones. Before you head out to more rural and remote areas this season, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/things-every-man-should-have-in-his-car-an-illustrated-guide\/\">take some time to stock your vehicle<\/a> with tire chains, <a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100liyHY\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fhuckberry.com%2Fstore%2Fdmos%2Fcategory%2Fp%2F53953-stealth-packable-shovel\">a portable shovel<\/a>, flashlight, lighter\/matches, extra clothes, blankets, kitty litter (for traction), water, and food. Carry this kit with you throughout the winter, even if you don\u2019t think you\u2019ll be encountering snow. Mountain weather conditions can change quickly, and cell phone reception is never as reliable in alpine environments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Before your trip, you should make sure to notify a friend or family member as to where you\u2019re going, when you&#8217;re leaving, and your expected arrival time. Also fill up the car with gas \u2014 the extra fuel might mean the difference between freezing and staying warm if you get stranded.<\/p>\n<p>If you do find yourself stuck in the snow, you can use the shovel, tire chains, and litter, as well as your car jack <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/how-to-get-your-car-unstuck-from-anything-an-illustrated-guide\/\">to try and get your vehicle unstuck and turned around<\/a>. If getting out of the snow is impossible, you\u2019ll need to survive until help arrives. Leaving your car is rarely a good idea in snowy conditions because of the risk of getting lost and suffering hypothermia. It&#8217;s typically better to hunker down until you&#8217;re rescued. Here&#8217;s what to do until you are.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Like this illustrated guide? 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