By Isabella Pena    A “sneckdown” is a term sometimes used in infrastructure, civil engineering, and other similar areas like urban planning. It’s a combination of the terms “neckdown” and snow, also thought to have different origins in Irish culture, like the Gaelic word for snow (sneachta).     The basic explanation of what a sneckdown is: “a buildup of snow on a road that has not been flattened and cleared by traffic, particularly at an intersection.” (Wikipedia). The reas

By: Pablo Gonzalez Snowstorms can be very dangerous and unpredictable. That’s why it’s always a good idea to be prepared for one just in case. How will you know if you are having a snowstorm? If you see or hear: Blizzard WARNING, Winter Storm WARNING, WIND CHILL Temperature, Winter Storm OUTLOOK, Winter Storm Watch, and Winter Weather ADVISORY. You should get the things you will need. The emergency supplies you should get are: Food, Medicine, a to-go kit, a home kit, phon

By: Nathan Lambert With us reaching the peak of the cold season, there is going to be a massive winter storm coming to East Tennessee, and we need to prepare for it. The amount of snow supposedly supposed to fall is 3 inches, mainly over Interstate 40. With that, the closer you get to the Kentucky line, the worse the snow is meant to be. The snowfall is supposed to hit us from   Saturday morning to Sunday evening.  In this amount of snow, you will need to be careful o

By: Tiffany Margolis You can keep yourself and your animals safe and warm from the upcoming snowstorm by doing some stuff before it starts. But in such cases, you should make sure to keep up with the most recent updates on your weather app so you’ll know if anything starts to change. For yourself, there are a few things you can do to prepare and keep yourself the same, such as:  Go to the grocery store and stock up on foods but make sure they aren’t perishables because yo

By: Amanda Whitsell    Here in Knoxville, Tennessee, we are expecting to get one of the heaviest snows since 1993. A lot of people are excited for winter activities, but it's important to be prepared for the snow. It’s important to have at least 3 days' worth of non-perishable food and a gallon of water per person. If you heat your house with propane, it is important to have it all restocked and is a reliable way to get more, for the first day or so it should not be necessary

By: Gage Snyder which is that their cars do not have the things they need to help them in a snowstorm. Cold weather will drain your car's batteries faster, so it is very important that you have jumper cables or a portable jump starter with you at all times, not just in winter. The next thing you need to have is tools that you can use if something breaks. An example is tools to change your tires and jackstands to get your car up. Having duct tape is also very important and

By: Amber Stevens Power outages can last a while when they happen, so it’s a good idea to make sure that you have the necessities that you need so here’s 15 things you may need whenever a power outage occurs. First, Bob Vila says to stock up on batteries. Having backup batteries is good in case you need a flashlight or a radio. Second, check your flashlight. According to Jennifer Noonan, “Pitch the flashlights that don’t work, and make sure the working ones have new batte

By: Isabella Pena    When a large storm is approaching during any season, but especially during winter, it is essential to prepare any necessary supplies for your household to ensure everyone stays safe. Not many storms often force people to go without power, food, gas, or water, but you are better off being prepared for the worst than being unprepared during it. To be best prepared for inclement weather, it is best to have separate preparations for your car and house. In the

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