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I had the opportunity to experience a masterclass in how to handle extreme weather events in Saskatchewan.

-Bundle the fuck up -Check on / help your neighbours -If you see someone stuck in thier vehicle help them for God’s sake.

In terms of unstucking a vehicle, the trick is to “rock it” out. Once you even get a little bit of motion, you’re in a better spot. If you are bring pushed, or are pushing, make sure the driver’s window is open for communication. When pushing, still be thinking about the task as rocking out. You push and they apply (a little) gas, till they hit the limit. Let them roll back after, then coordinate another push.

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victorz@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Another thing with getting your car out of snow is to put something with traction underneath the tires. E.g. some gravel if you have it, a blanket, or the car mats under each wheel. That little extra traction can definitely mean the difference.

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- Geometrinen_Gepardi@sopuli.xyz ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  I tried the car mat trick once. They immediately shot out from under the tires when giving it gas.
  
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  - ech@lemmy.ca ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    Gotta channel your inner Happy Gilmore and just taaaap the gas. Tap, tap, taaaap the gas.
    
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  - victorz@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    Too much gas eh. Or ice/crispy snow underneath. Then you need something more grippy.
    
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- entropicdrift@lemmy.sdf.org ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  Cat litter can work wonders here
  
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  - victorz@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    😅 I can imagine, although might be difficult to get a hold of in a pinch.
    
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