Winter commute guides

Short, practical reads for the week before the first big storm.

• Plan your second crossing before the stormEvery bridge and tunnel on your commute needs a backup route you've actually driven. Here's how to pick one in an evening.
• The winter car kit, in the order you'll reach for itA winter car kit sorted by the moment you need it: leaving the driveway, a dead battery, a snowbank, a long wait, and after dark.
• The half-tank habitWhy winter drivers keep the tank above half, what a storm jam actually costs in fuel, and what changes if you drive electric.
• Staying warm in a stopped carWhat to do when traffic stops for an hour or two in the cold: layers, the engine-on routine, and what to keep within reach.