Last-Minute Winter Storm Preparation: Buy These Snow Essentials Online and Pick Up Today

With severe winter weather threatening many parts of the United States, it’s important to be prepared. January 2024 has proven to be a stormy month so far with blizzard-like conditions pelting areas of the country with more snow and extreme cold forecasted in the coming days.

Winter storm preparation is vital to ensure you and your family are safe. Our team has compiled a list of  snow storm essentials compiled that you can buy online and pick up at your local store today. An easy way to do this is to take advantage of convenient curbside delivery or free in-store pickup.  Some stores even offer free same-day delivery depending on your location.

These are the products our team recommends you have on hand to be prepared for snow storms.

Snow Blowers

• EGO Power+ Multi-Head System MSS1203 12 in. 56 V Battery Snow Thrower Kit (Battery & Charger) at Ace Hardware for $399.99
• Toro Power Shovel 60V 12 in. Single stage 60 V Battery Snow Thrower Kit (Battery & Charger) at Ace Hardware for $299.99
• EGO POWER+ 56-volt 21-in Single-stage Push Cordless Electric Snow Blower 5 Ah (Battery and Charger Included) at Lowe’s for $749
• Kobalt Gen4 40-volt 21-in Single-stage Push Cordless Electric Snow Blower 4 Ah (Battery and Charger Included) at Lowe’s for $559
• Ariens 18S 18-in Single-stage Push with Auger Assistance Gas Snow Blower at Lowe’s for $529
• EGO Power+ Power SNT2405 24 in. Two stage 56 V Battery Snow Blower Kit (Battery & Charger) at Ace Hardware for $1,499
• Ariens Deluxe 24 in. 254 cc Two Stage Gas Snow Blower Electric Start at Ace Hardware for $1,449.99
• Troy-Bilt Storm 24 in. 208 cc Two- Stage Gas Snow Blower with Electric Start Self Propelled at The Home Depot for $999
• Toro Power Clear 721 E 21 in. 212 cc Single-Stage Self Propelled Electric Start Gas Snow Blower at The Home Depot for $799
• Cub Cadet 2X 26 in. 243cc IntelliPower Two-Stage Electric Start Gas Snow Blower with Power Steering and Steel Chute at The Home Depot for $1,299

Snow Shovels

• True Temper 16-in Poly Snow Shovel with 36-in Steel Handle at Lowe’s for $12.98
• True Temper 18-in Poly Snow Shovel with 38-in Steel Handle at Lowe’s for $24.98The Snowplow The Original 36 in. W X 56 in. L UHMW Snow Pusher at Ace Hardware for $79.99The Snowplow The Snow Dominator 18 in. W X 57.5 in. L Poly Snow Shovel at Ace Hardware for $42.99
• RYOBI ONE+ 18V 10 in. Single-Stage Cordless Electric Snow Shovel at The Home Depot for $119
• Snow Joe 37 in. Metal Handle Plastic Snow Shovel at The Home Depot for $27.97
• True Temper86 in. Aluminum Handle 17 ft. Telescoping Roof Rake at The Home Depot for $64.97
• True Temper 38.3 in. Steel Handle Plastic Snow Shovel at The Home Depot for $22.98

Ice Melt

• Road Runner 40-lb Natural Sodium Chloride Ice Melt Granules at Lowe’s for $13.98
  Road Runner 12-lb Natural Fast Acting Sodium Chloride Sprayed with Liquid Magnesium Ice Melt Pellets at Lowe’s for $10.48
  Morton 8-lb Natural Safer For Pets Urea Ice Melt Pellets at Lowe’s for $17.98
• Ace Magnesium Chloride/MG-104/Sodium Chloride Pet Friendly Granule Ice Melt 40 lb at Ace Hardware for $27.99
• Safe Step 3300 Sodium Chloride Crystal Halite/Rock Salt Ice Melt 50 lb at Ace Hardware for $14.99
• Safe Step Sure Paws Magnesium Chloride Pet Friendly Granule Ice Melt 20 lb at Ace Hardware for $21.99
• 40 lbs. Ice Melt Blend Bag at The Home Depot for $13.97

Priced listed here are accurate as of January 12th, 20204.