A significant blizzard is striking the Upper Midwest during Thanksgiving week, with heavy snow and whiteout conditions disrupting one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Forecasters warn that two more winter storms will follow on its heels, targeting many of the same areas and eventually spreading wintry weather into the interior Northeast.

Storm After Storm

When winter systems arrive in rapid succession, each storm weakens more trees and adds more load to lines, and utilities have less time to restore and rebuild between rounds. Holiday travel also means many homeowners are away, unaware their power is out until pipes have already frozen. Automatic standby generators solve exactly this problem, starting on their own whether anyone is home or not.

Preparing for Possible Impacts

• Inspect your standby generator and ensure it is ready to activate automatically if power is lost.
• Run a test cycle to confirm your system starts and transfers power properly.
• Plan for fuel supply and make sure natural gas or propane systems are fully connected and serviced.
• Consider an upgrade. Whole-home backup solutions from Generac and Kohler protect your home even while you travel.

Stay Informed

Check road and forecast conditions before holiday travel, and let a neighbor know how to reach you if conditions at home deteriorate.