We are entering winter and with any luck we will get some snow in the local mountains.
A prepper skill that
should be in your list of "Things I Can Do" is building a snow cave.
This article goes over the basics, with good pictures:
http://exxogear.com/snow-shelter-learn-how-to-build-a-snow-cave-for-winter-survival/Needless to say, PRACTICE IS NEEDED.
So, when can you get to the nearest snow? Check the long range weather forecast. We may have to wait some time before we can try this in the local area.
I've done this in years past and it is
not really very hard to do.
Whether you are alone or in a group, you can size your snow cave to fit, or dig more than one.
Basic tools are a small shovel or a small plastic or metal plate. A mess kit plate will work here.
You can do this with just your hands, but a tool makes it both faster and warmer.
Farmer's Almanac offers the following, VERY general forecast:
"Annual Weather Summary: November 2016 to October 2017 Winter temperatures will be above normal, with precipitation a bit below normal. The coldest periods will be in early and mid- to late December and mid- to late January. Snowfall will be above normal in the north and below normal elsewhere, with the snowiest periods in late November, early and mid-December, and mid-January."
Snow reports online:
http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Mt-Rose-Ski-Tahoe/6day/midhttp://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Diamond-Peak/6day/midhttp://www.onthesnow.com/
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