Tips for Moving in the Winter

If you live on the east coast, you are not unfamiliar with frigid temperatures and snowy weather. If you are moving this winter, here are some tips for battling the cold temperatures and undesirable weather conditions:

• If it snows right before you are supposed to move, shovel your driveway and walkway to make it easier for movers to carry your belongings from your home to the moving trucks.
• Lay out tarps to protect floors and other surfaces from mud and slush.
• Salt or sand outdoor areas such as driveways and walkways so that icy surfaces do not injure anyone.
• Follow weather forecasts for the day. If you are looking for long-distance movers to move your belongings to a specific state, such as Georgia movers, it is important to keep in mind the difference in forecasts between where you are moving from and where you are moving to. States like Georgia are not experiencing weather as cold as the weather in states such as New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
• If the location you are moving from and the location you are moving to are different, keep in mind the condition of your furniture. When furniture is transported from extremely cold temperatures to much warmer temperatures, sometimes it can sweat. Be sure to wipe down any wood-surfaced furniture you may have if this occurs.
• Give yourself enough time to travel. Especially if you are moving long distance, it is important to keep in mind traffic patterns in the winter weather. Poor weather conditions will produce more hours of travel on moving day.
• Dress for the cold! Your doors will be open while movers are carrying out all of your furniture and belongings, so be prepared with warm clothing. It is also important to wear shoes with proper traction to minimize risk of slipping while outdoors.

It is important to be careful when moving during the winter months. Weather conditions can provide slippery, icy roads, so it is best to take precaution, especially when moving long distance. Whether you are looking to move to Georgia or to any other state, keep in mind the varying weather conditions! For more tips about moving in the winter, contact Gibraltar Van Lines today.

Gibraltar Van Lines

8 Gates Ave.

Montclair, NJ 07042

973-746-5700