As colder temperatures arrive, it's time to prepare for winter weather.

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Right now is the time to stock up on all the supplies you could need before the weather hits.

In your house, make sure you have shovels and ice melt on hand to tackle any driveway snowfall.

Also, keep faucet covers and pipe insulation on hand to prevent burst pipes in the freezing temperatures.

Another important part of winter preparation is readying your car for winter conditions.

"Now is the time to get prepared for anything that you have to do with the winter rush that's going to come in," said Rhonda Nelson, owner of Nelson Hardware & Supplies. "You've got to be prepared when you're driving. In doing that, it never hurts to have a pair of covera

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