Spokane winters are no joke. At Snow’s Auto, we help local drivers prepare their vehicles every year.
Winter Tires: Your Most Important Upgrade
Winter tires use softer rubber that stays flexible below 45°F and have deeper tread with siping. They can reduce stopping distance on ice by 25–40%.
Studded vs Studless
Washington allows studded tires November 1 – March 31. Studless winter tires are better on wet/bare pavement and legal year-round.
Remote Start
Start your vehicle from inside and step into a warm cabin. Packages from $459 installed. Read our complete remote start guide.
Winter Lighting
LED headlight upgrades dramatically improve nighttime visibility. Amber fog lights cut through Spokane’s winter fog. See our LED headlight guide.
Window Tinting
Ceramic tint reduces glare from low-angle sun and snow reflection, and provides insulation. Learn about Washington’s tint laws.
Essential Winter Maintenance
- Battery: At 0°F, batteries lose ~60% cranking power. Test if 3+ years old.
- Wipers: Switch to winter blades. Keep washer fluid topped off with winter formula.
- Coolant: 50/50 antifreeze/water mix protects to -34°F.
- Tire pressure: Drops ~1 PSI per 10°F temperature drop. Check monthly.
Winter Emergency Kit
- Blankets, flashlight, ice scraper, small shovel
- Jumper cables or portable jump starter
- First aid kit, phone charger, water, snacks
- Traction aids (sand, kitty litter, or traction mats)
Spokane Winter Driving Tips
- Increase following distance 3–4x
- Brake gently — sudden braking causes skids
- Slow down for bridges (I-90/Division overpass freezes first)
- Clear ALL snow from your vehicle
- Keep gas tank above half
Contact us at 6420 E Trent Ave to get your ride winter-ready.
