Winter is coming and there are a few things you only learn about snow in Baltimore after living here for a while. Check out this relatable list and bring on the white stuff!

  1. This spot is claimed.

Flickr / meryddian It’s not nice to take someone’s shoveled out parking spot.

  1. Take it easy while shoveling.

Flickr / Nate McBean Nearly every year, at least one Maryland has a heart attack while shoveling. Take your time.

  1. Don’t drive unless you absolutely have to.

Flickr / blanche sinatua …or else you’ll end up getting stuck, or worse.

  1. And if you must drive, be aware of your surroundings.

Flickr / Nate McBean Sometimes the scariest thing on the road is other people.

  1. Avoid the grocery store right before a snowstorm.

Flickr / romana klee Unless of course, you’re fine without eggs, bread, milk, and toilet paper.

  1. You’re never too old for sledding.

Flickr / Nick Hall We especially like Patterson Park during a blizzard.

  1. Don’t be this guy.

Flickr / Anthony Quintano Not only is this a hazard for you, but it’s a hazard for other drivers.

  1. Fill er up with gas before a snowstorm.

Flickr / camera_obscura [busy] The heavier your car is on the roads, the better.

  1. Enjoy the moment.

Flickr / Artondra Hall When you’re an adult, it’s especially hard to take a moment and enjoy the snowy views. But try, for this time comes only once a year.

What are some winter rules you follow? Let us know below!

Flickr / meryddian

It’s not nice to take someone’s shoveled out parking spot.

Flickr / Nate McBean

Nearly every year, at least one Maryland has a heart attack while shoveling. Take your time.

Flickr / blanche sinatua

…or else you’ll end up getting stuck, or worse.

Sometimes the scariest thing on the road is other people.

Flickr / romana klee

Unless of course, you’re fine without eggs, bread, milk, and toilet paper.

Flickr / Nick Hall

We especially like Patterson Park during a blizzard.

Flickr / Anthony Quintano

Not only is this a hazard for you, but it’s a hazard for other drivers.

Flickr / camera_obscura [busy]

The heavier your car is on the roads, the better.

Flickr / Artondra Hall

When you’re an adult, it’s especially hard to take a moment and enjoy the snowy views. But try, for this time comes only once a year.

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