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Brace yourself, Winter is Coming... Canada's Complete 2018 Winter Forecast Has Been Revealed.

Through some research, we found out that when it comes to the weather, most online sites have a hard time being accurate. But there is one website that predicts the winter weather almost perfectly right, and that site is the Old Farmer’s Almanac. So what are the foreseen weather temperatures for Southern British Columbia? Forecast for B.C.: Vancouver, Victoria, Abbotsford, Kelowna, Nanaimo Winter Temperatures: Near-normal temperatures. Coldest periods: Late December, early January, and late February. They seem to expect a later winter arrival. Precipitation: Above-normal. Get your gear ready! Snow: Above-normal. People in BC will have to be extremely careful when driving in these conditions. Snowiest Period: Snowiest periods in early to mid-January and late February. Late snow for them, that’s is great! Okay, but, what about The Praries? What's expected for Alberta: Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat Forecast for Manito...

Be ready in case you get stuck in the snow

We have heard over the past weeks of people getting stuck on snow. We have learned that not a lot of people know how to act in these cases.  ShipMyRide’s Team , has done some research and we put together some tips that may become handy if you ever encounter yourself in this situation.  FIRST of all, we recommend to ALWAYS wear warm cloths when going out ; dress in layers and with appropriate rated boots and jackets. You never know when you might have to be out in the elements to change a tire, or repair anything outside the comfort of your vehicle.  TIP: Having a survival kit and preparing your trunk for emergencies is always handy. Click on this link to read more on this. If you get STUCK IN THE SNOW, follow these recommendations DON’T PANIC -Try to stay calm and don't go out in the cold. STAY WARM - Stay in your car: you will avoid getting lost and your car is a safe shelter. SAVE ENERGY - Don't tire yourself out. Shoveling in the inten...