When it comes to the topic of what essential items you should keep in your vehicle, the list could potentially become endless. You've seen cars and trucks across Oklahoma jam-packed to the roof with stuff... So what do you actually need?

Well, in winter, with a deep plunge in temperatures and weather people tossing around keywords like "blizzard" and "record snow," there are some everyday essentials that every Oklahoman should have in their car in case you find yourself stranded.

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Now the government has issued out their best advice on what you should have on-hand when traveling, but if you look at it, the question really becomes what don't you need?

Instead, and backed by the opinions of Oklahomans with decades of winter weather extremes experience, here are the basics everyone should have in their vehicle. Some are more important than others, a few are practically luxuries.

Either way, lets hope the winter storms ahead won't have you wishing you prepared for all of this.

Ten Oklahoma Winter Car Essentials that Could Save You in a Storm

When it comes to the weather in Oklahoma, winter is just as unpredictable as spring. Keep these things in your car during the colder months, and you'll be prepared for pretty much anything.

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Oklahoma Cold Weather Checklist

Those first big cold fronts always seem to catch Oklahoma by surprise. In one big swoop, the nearly 100° days turn into sudden freezes overnight. We'll still have warm days here and there throughout winter, but now is as good a time as now to start on your cold weather checklist. Easy small tasks that add up to bother energy savings and comfort in the home. They'll also allow you to avoid the big headaches and repair bills that happen so frequently in our bipolar climate.

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Basic Driving Tips For Snow & Ice

While you would assume that these are common knowledge, you'd be surprised how many people haven't lived in a place where they would learn these skills.

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