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CuratorEpic
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Just moved from Vancouver and I have never really driven in snow. What do I actually need to know to survive a Calgary winter on the roads?
Posted : 18/10/2026 11:09 am
CuratorEpic
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Winter tires. Non negotiable. All seasons are not winter tires.
Posted : 18/10/2026 11:34 am
CuratorEpic
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Leave way more following distance than you think you need. Brake early and gently.
Posted : 18/10/2026 12:16 pm
CuratorEpic
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Bridge decks freeze first. The city is full of them.
Posted : 18/10/2026 1:15 pm
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Keep an emergency kit in the trunk: blanket, snacks, phone charger.
Posted : 18/10/2026 1:46 pm
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If it is minus 30, give your car a few minutes to warm up and go easy at first.
Posted : 18/10/2026 2:34 pm
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Watch for black ice on shaded corners in the morning.
Posted : 18/10/2026 3:39 pm
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Take it slow the first few storms. Everyone was a newbie once.
Posted : 18/10/2026 4:16 pm