In Nebraska, the weather could change in an instant which means you need to be prepared before cold weather hits.
Today is winter weather awareness day, making it a good time to brush up on winter travel and survival tips.
One of the biggest issues in the winter is car trouble.
Technicians at Hi Tech Auto say having a vehicle emergency kit, getting your vehicle serviced and watching the weather forecast can help prevent dangerous situations.
"Sure you can get stranded out there, but also a little preventative maintenance will cost you less now than it will later on. Plus you won't be stuck out there on a cold morning."
Scott also says it's wise to make sure you have back-up windshield washer fluid.