Winter Blizzard Preparation—Retailers Are Stocked With Snow Blowers, Generators, and More Storm Essentials With Same-Day Delivery or Pickup

Winter Storm Hernando is bearing down on the Northeast this weekend, bringing up to 24 inches of snow and blizzard conditions. Here's everything you need to prepare.

By Stephanie Cronk

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Winter Blizzard Preparation—Retailers Are Stocked With Snow Blowers, Generators, and More Storm Essentials With Same-Day Delivery or Pickup
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Winter Storm Hernando is bearing down on the Northeast. The National Weather Service has issued blizzard warnings for tens of millions of people from the Mid-Atlantic through southern New England, with conditions expected to deteriorate rapidly Sunday afternoon and reach full blizzard intensity Sunday night into Monday morning.

States of emergencies are already being issued. The forecast shifted dramatically in 24 hours, making it a very dangerous, fast-moving winter storm.

The storm is expected to bring 12 to 18 inches of snow to most of the region, with some areas reaching totals of 24 inches or more. Snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour are possible at peak intensity, and wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph will create near-whiteout conditions. The low-pressure system is strengthening rapidly, leading meteorologists to call it a “super bomb” cyclone, with true blizzard conditions potentially lasting 10 to 12 hours.

Beyond the snow itself, the storm poses serious risks for power outages, coastal flooding, and dangerous travel well into Monday. If you haven’t started preparing, now is the time. Below, we’ve rounded up storm essentials across every category you need to weather Winter Storm Hernando safely.

These products are likely to sell out quickly, and most are available for same-day pickup or delivery, depending on your local store.

Generators & Power Solutions

Generators & Power at Home Depot

Generators & Power at Walmart

Generators & Power at Lowe’s

Snow Blowers

Snow Blowers at Home Depot

Snow Blowers at Lowe’s

Snow Shovels

Snow Shovels at Walmart

Snow Shovels at Lowe’s

Ice Melt & De-Icers

Ice Melt & De-Icers at Home Depot

Ice Melt & De-Icers at Walmart

Ice Melt & De-Icers at Lowe’s

Flashlights & Lanterns

Flashlights & Lanterns at Home Depot

Flashlights & Lanterns at Walmart

Flashlights & Lanterns at Lowe’s

Space Heaters (No Power Needed)

Space Heaters at Walmart

Space Heaters at Lowe’s

Road Safety Essentials

Road Safety at Home Depot

Road Safety at Walmart

Emergency Supplies

Emergency Supplies at Home Depot

Emergency Supplies at Walmart

Emergency Supplies at Lowe’s

 
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Stephanie Cronk

Executive Editor

Stephanie Cronk joined the Bob Vila team in 2020 as the executive editor of Commerce, bringing over 12 years of retail and digital publishing experience to the Commerce/Product Reviews team. Her experience spans many industries in the commerce world, and her primary focus is on buyer’s guides and product reviews.

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