Keeping you and your family safe during cold weather means taking simple steps to prepare before the temperatures drop.

The outlook calls for a warmer and drier than usual Spring across much of the U.S., with some exceptions.

Stock up now on winter storm essentials like shovels, generators and cold-weather clothing to stay prepared for the next storm.

From thunder ice to Arctic blast, here’s a glossary for all the non-meteorologists and hype wary.