It’s official: any vestige of summer is long gone. The leaves are coming down like rain around BangShift Mid-West, the weather has taken a turn for the cooler, the sunset can be seen at a quarter till four in the afternoon, and the sweatshirts and hoodies have been broken out. It’s difficult to believe that we’re only a week away from carving up some roasted bird and the ensuing food coma that usually follows. (Is there a football game on? I’ve heard such things, but I’ve never stayed awake long enough to find out.) This week is also expected to see the first major snow system for the States this year outside of a mountain range, where places like Wyoming and Montana will see some of the fluffy white stuff fall to the ground. That means that it’s only a matter of time before other locations start to see it come down as well. As always, we here at BangShift remind you to be prepared before the snow hits: check your winter vehicle, make sure it’s ready to survive wintry conditions. Make sure the tires, cooling system, heater, lights and brakes are all in good working order. We suggest putting cold-weather gear like gloves in the car, as well as some additional weight to aid in traction, if necessary. And be sure to pay attention to weather forecasts and your local area: as soon as the snow hits, you’ll probably want to go out and play around in it, like the folks with this Eagle did. Winter is coming, but it doesn’t have to suck!