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1. A windshield ice cover to help make waking up to an icy, snow-filled windshield NBD. Just put this on after parking in your driveway the night before and then pull off for the highly convenient reveal before popping into your vehicle and embarking on your commute.
See a TikTok of the windshield ice cover in action!
It attaches to your mirrors with straps plus can be tucked into shut car doors to prevent theft (and to further keep it in place). It's waterproof and measures 69x41 inches, so it'll fit most cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs.
Promising reviews: "After a month of ice, lots of snow, and below zero temperatures, I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!!! The amazing thing to me is its ability to withstand -20 degree temperatures with snow and ice. No cracking, tearing, or any problems with this windshield cover." —SunnyFunny
"Fit my Dodge Caliber like a glove. (If my car was any bigger it wouldn't work.) The straps go around the side mirrors, then the flaps fold into the car and you shut the doors. This keeps the fabric nice and tight so the wind will not move it. It covers the wipers and the little space between the wipers and the hood, so ice and snow won't accumulate there either. I pulled it off after light snow last night and it just slid right off. I folded it and threw it in the back. Perfect for winter weather." —Paula
Get it on Amazon for $19.90.
2. A giant foam snow broom equipped with a telescoping pole so you can make quick work of inches of snow while you think about all those snow days you had as a kid.
Its foam construction and telescoping handle make it super easy to use and also to store — yep, it'll totally fit in your trunk. It also has two flashlights on the front to help you see what you're doing in dark mornings. And there's even a scraper if you end up needing that too!
Promising review: "Especially great for any vehicles with a high roofline. Very easy to remove light or heavy snow quickly and safely on vehicle surfaces. Have always used the old brush type snow removers...this is faster and with the telescoping pole, it reaches across [the] roof line of SUVs and minivans easily. The scraper is useful for light buildup on windows, but a hand scraper will provide much more leverage. Only drawback is it does consume space in vehicle unless you unscrew the pole. No excuse for leaving that snow on the roof when driving with this tool!" —Frank
Get it on Amazon for $13.99 (available in two styles).
3. Touch screen–friendly gloves with a woolen look and vegan micro-suede that'll keep you warm but still looking put-together. Oh, and you may have seen them on Shark Tank *or* Oprah's Favorite Things in 2023.
Top It Off is a small biz specializing in cold-weather accessories.
Promising review: "I don't like to wear my good leather gloves in inclement weather, so I got these, and am so glad I did! They are well made, warm, the touch screen works, and oh so cute! In fact, I got a compliment the very first day I wore them. Since they only come one size fits all, I would say these are about a 7–7.5, which would be a medium-size glove. The only place I don't have a perfect fit is the thumb, which is a tad too long, but I can live with that. I may come back for a second pair in another color, so I will have an extra pair to leave in my glove compartment." —Sunni
Get them from Amazon for $24.99 (available in
4. Or a pair of sleek touchscreen-friendly gloves if you go for a more casual vibe while you're checking your transportation app to see just how many more minutes you've gotta wait for this bus.
Promising review: "It's getting colder and when I went to grab my gloves, they weren't there. Not sure where they went, but no big deal...I'll get on Amazon. I like the knit-type stretchy gloves for light duty, all purpose, daily use in nonarctic temps. These are the perfect gloves for that. The little rubber pattern that helps with grip is a great feature that I've not had on previous gloves like this. The one feature I saw that these gloves were advertised as having was the ability to use them with touchscreens. This was low on my list of needs and if it didn't work, it wouldn't be a deal-breaker for me. When I first put them on, I looked at them and immediately thought there was no way they would be effective at this. I picked up my iPhone and they worked flawlessly. I've since tried them on my iPad and touch screen in my truck and they work just like my bare fingers. If you look at the tips of all the fingers, there's a very slight shade of color difference. Not sure how it works...but it works! I'm going to buy a few more pair so that next year, I'll have backups and even another pair for good measure. I'm also going to buy a few as gifts for Christmas. These are great gloves at a GREAT price!" —Rob Davis
Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in sizes M–XL and five colors).
5. A sunrise alarm clock to help get you up, at 'em, and moving in the morning so you can get on your way. Winter really messes with your sleep schedule but there are ways around it!
It has seven different light settings, calming "wake up" noises, and can be set to gradually get brighter at 30, 20, or 10 minutes.
Promising review: "I got this recommendation from TikTok and it really has helped, especially with Oregon winters where the sun is not out by the time the alarm rings. It has several peaceful alarm settings and even has night music to put you to sleep. The sunrise with the alarm piano is what I play to wake me up every morning and it is a way better way than to wake up to an annoying phone alarm." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $38.98.
6. A rechargeable hand warmer with double-sided heat and three different heat settings if your commute entails walking farther than down your driveway. Keep this bad boy in your pocket for some much-needed heat on that walk from the parking deck to your office building that feels like the length of a football field in this cold.
I'd put this hand warmer in many stories last winter and my friend (who reads my stories, s/o to Jen!) bought it to take on our 2022 December trip to Vienna/Budapest/Prague and it was essential to us staying outside at Christmas markets. So once I got talked into an Iceland February 2023 trip a few weeks before the travel dates, I shopped my own stories for this little beaut. And I am SO glad that I did. I kept it in my coat pocket the entire trip (basically we were only indoors to eat and sleep) and it gets very hot, very fast. The only time that I was able to use the highest heat setting (there are three total) for longer than a few minutes was when I stood in the middle of nowhere scanning the sky for The Northern Lights around midnight. It was COLD cold out in the flat lands and far away from buildings and light pollution. But I was determined to see the Aurora dance. (Otherwise, I would've booked a summertime Iceland trip.) I had warm leather gloves with fleece lining that I wore throughout the trip. But I kept my right hand ungloved during periods of time so I could look through my phone's camera app to spot the green in the sky. (The Lights look white at first to the naked eye before your eyes adjust and see it as green. But you can spot them as green immediately through your phone camera.) This small but mighty hand warmer kept my fingers operating so once I finally did see the lights, I could photograph them! And it also kept me outside longer instead of taking bus breaks. Whyyyy didn't I buy this earlier? Please learn from my mistake.
Psst — you can even use a power bank or your phone to charge it!
Promising review: "This hand warmer is amazing! My hands are constantly cold and I've tried all sorts of products to help keep them warm but nothing has worked until now. I charge the hand warmer every night with a standard USB charger and the next day, I have hours of warmth. The three temperature settings are very helpful — I use the highest setting when I'm outdoors for long periods of time and the lower settings when I'm indoors (e.g., sitting at my desk or in a cold movie theater). I've already given hand warmers as gifts to several cold-handed friends and family members and they're loving it as well. I hope Ocoopa comes out with a foot warmer next!" —Riva Kupritz
Get it from Amazon for $19.52+ (available in eight colors).
7. Or a rechargeable magnetic phone charger/hand warmer set that'll magnetize together or split up so you can keep the warm concentrated in one spot or split in two.
Check out a TikTok of the hand warmer/phone charger in action.
It has four warmth settings, so you can pick one that's perfect for the conditions, too!
My colleague Emma Lord has and loves these:
"I have been using these for two winters now, and once it hits November, I simply never leave the house without them. They heat up instantly, and unlike bulkier hand warmers, slide easily and subtly into any of my jacket pockets. They fit neatly in the palm of my hand, and the warmth radiates and genuinely makes a difference in regulating my entire body (I am a big, BIG baby about the cold). The heat settings are super easy to change, they recharge efficiently within an hour, and I always feel like a handy little wizard when I can pull them out in a pinch if a friend's phone is dying and they need some extra charge to keep it alive. I cannot recommend this enough!"
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (clip the 10% off coupon on the product page for this price; available in seven colors).
8. Or a large pack of HotHands hand warmers for a few hours of heat in a pinch. Wouldn't hurt to keep some of these handy!
Promising review: "I keep a continual supply of these in my vehicle for several reasons. I drop these in my pockets to warm my hands and body at hockey games, but honestly, any time I spend a great deal of time outside in the winter, I have them just in case. Once they heat up, you can put them in gloves, pockets, or anywhere you need to keep warm (I’ve put them in my knit hat before). Depending on the temps and where you place them, two to four hours of warmth can last." —Miss Hollis
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $15.46.
These are also available in body warmers and toe warmers on the Hot Hands Amazon storefront!
9. Some nourishing Jack Black lip balm I love nearly as much as the actor Jack Black. I like to apply this before bed at night during the winter to help guard my lips against chapping winter gusts.
It's quite emollient and feels like it stays put after you apply — which is probably why it's so effective.
Promising review: "So I have been a loyal Eos fan for quite some time but you constantly have to reapply and honestly my lips are still cracked. I found Jack Black balm from a TikTok video and it has been glorious. I keep reaching for it to reapply and I don't need it. It doesn't feel greasy on my lips but it is a bit sticky? Or waxy. Either way, I don't mind it at all, and it also smells pretty darn good." —Trisha
"I love this stuff! I have always had a really hard time with chapped lips, and was getting nowhere with all the others I was trying. This definitely beat the rest in the way it helped with relief." —Stacie
Get it from Amazon for $8 (available in six flavors and in packs of three).
10. A ~handy~ glove and ice scraper duo perf for anyone who has gotten fed up with regular old ice scrapers and just started doing it with their gloved hand. And this might even be warmer with your regular gloves because it's lined with fleece. This cuts to the chase!
Promising review: "This is a lifesaver in winter. It has a nice fluffy glove where you hold the scraper so your hand doesn't freeze while you clean the car off. This works perfectly on my side windows and rear window and the hood and some of the front but I'm too short to reach everything with this or I would. It easily takes off the snow and ice. It's so simple to use and will come in handy in the winter." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in three colors).
11. Or a bottle of windshield de-icer spray that'll slash the amount of manual labor you have to do before your drive. To use, you just brush off any show, spray the de-icer, wait a few minutes, and then turn on the wipers.
Promising review: "We used it during a recent ice storm that hit New England. We had 2–4 inches of ice accumulated. The car was covered with sheets of ice. I could not even use the scraper. Turn the car on, and spray this canister to remove the ice. Removed the ice within five minutes. Ice chunks were falling off the car quickly. Worked wonderful and very easy. I gave this to my friends at college. They also used it during the ice storm and loved it." —CelticsFan
Get a bottle from Amazon for $10.20 (also available in multipacks).
12. Some thermal socks can basically feel like you're pulling your warmest, toastiest blanket on your feet. I wore these with snow boots in Iceland in February and my feet stayed toasty the WHOLE time. Even while walking alongside a glacier. Yep, they're *legit* and would work great with your mid-calf to knee-high boots.
Promising review: "This is my second time buying a pack of these socks for my dad who works outdoors all year long (even in the snow). He was excited to get a new pack of these socks and stated that these socks keep his feet warmer than his other cotton socks. The socks are definitely more expensive than your typical retail cotton socks but worth it if you really need warmer socks!" —Myriah
Get them from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in two colors and sizes S–XL).
13. Or a pair of Carhartt cold weather boots socks built to wear while working out in the cold. So you KNOW they'll be perfect for skirt and dress ensembles you're wearing to work.
Promising review: "These are possibly the best pair of socks I've ever owned. These socks are very warm. I literally wore them for 48 hours straight on a cold camping trip and my feet were comfy the whole time. Days were about 40 degrees and evenings were about 30 degrees, and all I had on my feet were these socks and some non-insulated hiking boots. It got down to 19 degrees the first night and despite only having a 40-degree rating on my sleeping bag, my feet stayed warm all night long." —Dan C.
Get it from Amazon for $15.98+ (available in men's sizes 5–15 and seven colors).
14. Sheer black Melanin Fleece Tights that'll look like sheer tights for darker skin tones without the cold biting you. They're made of stretchy, rip-resistant material so they'll move with you whenever you're out and about.
Melanin Fleece Tights is a Black-owned small business established in 2023 that specializes in inclusive fleece-lined tights.
Promising review: "Took these tights on a trip to Europe where the average temp was in the 40s. These tights kept me so warm for and I loved the flesh tone and how it matched my skin so perfectly. They are very soft and thick. I would buy these tights over and over for the fall and winter!" —Brejhe Halls
Get them from Melanin Fleece Tights for $49.95 (originally $59.95; available in women's sizes S–2X and four shades).
15. Plus some fleece-lined tights if you want that sheer look that'll go with your lighter skin tone. There's just something about a sheer tight look! But also something about being able to feel your legs in winter on the walk from your apartment to the subway.
Promising review: "Absolutely love these winter leggings. I have been living in them! They are comfy and warm. They do pill in the dryer so I make sure to air dry them. These are thick! They allow my legs stay warm during really cold weather. Even at the temp outside now — 20 degrees Fahrenheit! I am planning to get one more set!" —Ninar
Get them from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three sizes and individually or in pairs of various color combinations).
16. A heated massage cushion because getting yourself up and out the door will much a bit easier if you have this to greet you in the driver's seat.
This portable seat cushion comes with a wall adapter for use at home as well! Be sure to grab an auto adapter so you can use it in the car during the winter months. It has six vibrating massage motors, four intensity settings, an optional heat setting, and an auto shut-off feature.
Promising review: "I've been using this for a few days and LOVE it! I've never had a back massager that ACTUALLY vibrated with enough intensity to actually feel like I was getting a real massage. There are several different areas that this cushion conforms to and kneads and you can choose whether it alternates between them all or if you just want one or a few specific areas for it to concentrate on. You can control the intensity, whether it heats up or not, and it's all easily controlled by the built-in remote that's got its own innocuous home to the side for it to rest in so it's not just hanging out in space. I've put this up both at my work desk chair,then changed it to my car to get better use of it. It's great to de-stress after a long day while sitting in traffic and the heated seat will help out with these cold winter months." —Redd Summers
Get it from Amazon for $59.99.
17. A heated jacket because wrapping yourself up in your Barefoot Dreams blanket sans pants somehow isn't as practical as you'd like. The rechargeable battery provides 10 hours of warmth with three heat settings. Cheers to a verrrry warm coat offsetting chill nipping at your tights-clad knees.
Check out a TikTok of the heated jacket in action.
Promising review: "I was honestly kind of skeptical about this at first because it took a bit of time to heat up all the way, but once it did I was absolutely in love. It gets so warm and is absolutely perfect. It’s very very well made and luxurious feeling. 10/10." —Ezra Adair
Get it from Amazon in two styles: $159.99 (available in women's sizes S–XXL and three colors) and $159.99 (available in men's sizes S–3XL and three colors).
18. Or if you're looking to upgrade your winter accessories, a heated scarf with a cordless heating pad that lasts up to 12 hours.
Promising review: "I love this scarf I wear it every day in the winter. It helps relax my neck and shoulders when I walk my dog. Something about being warm around my neck makes me feel warm all over! I told all my friends and fam to get one. It should be everyone’s winter must-have!!" —madcat9078
Get it from Amazon for $79.99 (available in three colors).
19. A portable neck warmer that looks like a set of headphones if just wrapping up with a scarf isn't working like you desire — or you just don't like fabric wrapped around your neck.
Promising review: "I like to walk everyday and these are amazing. They look like headphones. They’re not small or sleek, but they are comfortable and love that you can adjust the heating element. Definitely would purchase again and as a gift." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $37.99.
20. A long quilted puffer with a hood that'll help really protect you from the elements that make you do math to figure out if you can leave the house wearing a sleeping bag but *without* wearing pants.
Promising review: "This coat is like wearing a sleeping bag. It came down to the top of my ankle boots. This thing will keep you warm and toasty, and has a lot of room for phones, wallets, and sweaters underneath if you need it. And the olive green hides the dirt really well." —Holly J. Mattson
Get it from Amazon for $98.98+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 10 colors).
21. Hunter shearling insoles you can slip into your existing boots to help keep your feet and — therefore — legs toastier. Reviewers say they're especially great for non-winter shoes like sneakers.
Promising review: "Perfect addition to my rain boot! I was battling cold feet on rainy Connecticut days until I came across this product. It makes a world of difference. I'm not a big fan of chunky socks and this eliminates needing wool socks." —Miss Sarah
Get them from Amazon for $38+ (available in women's sizes 5–11).
22. A set of all-weather mats to guard your floorboards from winter slush — which'll be handy in the morning *and* also something you won't have to deal with later in the day.
These car mats are made of heavy-duty rubber that's designed to offer all-weather protection from snow, rain, and mud! The trim-to-fit material allows you to trim the mats to fit your vehicle.
Promising review: "I like how well they fit and I especially like how it's one long mat for the backseat floor. They are thick rubber with deep holes to trap the snow I'll be tracking in it this winter. They were perfect and a good solid buy for me." —JK 45
Get a set of three from Amazon for $29.70+ (available in six colors and as a set of two).
23. A Java Sok can help you savor your year-round iced coffee without risking frost bite on your poor little fingers. And if you commute in your car, you won't have to deal with condensation puddles.
Sok-It is a small business that sells an array of reusable neoprene cup holders designed to keep drinks colder and eliminate condensation.
Promising review: "I ordered these for both me and my husband and also a friend as a lot of fast food restaurants are eliminating the use of Styrofoam cups. These enable us to use the plastic cups at these restaurants and our drink stays cold, the ice doesn't melt as fast and most of all, the sweat on the outside of the cup doesn't drip on us or leave a puddle of water wherever you set your cup. These are very inventive and I would definitely buy them again. Actually, thinking about purchasing a few more to keep in both of our cars so we are never without them." —Karen
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in dozens of prints, five sizes, and in packs of three).
24. A vegan-down parka in a gorgeous bright blue that'll — as you can see from the reviewer's lovely Arctic Circle vacation pics — will POP in photos in all the right ways. So that means that you'll be able to easily eye it on coat racks at work.
It's water-repellent, windproof, and has a faux-fur hood.
Promising review: "I bought this coat for a trip I was taking to Finland and the Arctic Circle. I searched long and hard for a coat that was both thick and warm, but also bright blue enough that it would look good in photos! Yes, I know it's vain, but I figured I would only go to the Arctic Circle once and I may as well try to look good! Anyway, this coat delivered in all the ways I had hoped. It is extremely heavy (it feels like it weighs 10 pounds when you take it out of the package) but, when you wear it, it doesn't feel too heavy. It was easy to move around in and kept me COMPLETELY warm in the Arctic Circle (I had to take some layers off — it was that good). If I could rate out of 10, I'd give it an 8.5 but since there are only 5 stars I gave it full marks because it's still a great buy!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $176.25 (available in sizes 1X–4X and six colors).
25. A 100% merino wool gaiter to keep your nose and mouth nice and toasty because gold wind gusts have a funny way of getting inside your coat hood while you're walking uphill in the snow both ways to work.
Minus 33 is a small biz specializing in merino wool products.
Promising review: "Wearing this in 30–40 degrees F weather and it keeps my neck, nose and ears warm. I bike daily commuting and with the added windchill of going 20 mph this is a must-have. Very thin but warm." —S. Murray
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in 19 colors).
26. A plus-size windproof ski coat will protect you from water when the forecast is changing over the 20 minutes while you keep checking it as you get ready.
Promising review: "Plus-size shopping on Amazon can be fraught, but this fit great and kept me warm in the freezing wind and rain on my Iceland trip. I'm usually in the size 18–22 range and get 2X, but I sized up to 3X so I could fit some bulkier layers under and it worked great. Highly recommend!" —Dana M Fleitman
"Warm winter coat. Perfect for cold weather and snow." —Barbara Gurley
Get it from Amazon for $87.78+ (available in sizes 1X–5X and eight colors).
27. Fuzzy earmuffs so you can keep your poor lil' ears warm (in a v cute way) without messing up your hairstyle — unlike equally cute winter hats and beanies.
Promising review: "These are comfy earmuffs that keep my ears nice and warm during the cold winter days and nights!" —Lee Anne Lause
Get them from Amazon for $16.95 (available in five colors).
28. A heated car blanket to help supplement whatever your car's vents are putting out — because sometimes that just isn't enough! It plugs into your car and has a 96-inch cord so you can finagle it just how you need it.
Promising review: "This blanket is the best! When I tell you the best, once you have it plugged in your car, it instantly warms your body it heats super fast! I work outside so since it’s super cold in the morning, this warms me up when I need it the most!! " —crista
Get it from Amazon for $23.35+ (available in nine colors).
29. A pair of winter boots because, as you've discovered, wearing thick socks with your rain boots just doesn't cut it. These have anti-slip soles to keep you nice and steady on snow and slick sidewalks that you KNOW should've been salted but weren't.
My colleague Emma Lord loves these: "I only got these a few years ago because it was a Black Friday sale, but now that I've worn them I would have paid full price and then some. They're ridiculously comfortable, keep my feet warm and dry, and I felt very secure walking in them on a day with fresh snow and the day after, when the sidewalks were icy. There was no break-in period, either, which I appreciate because I tend to go on long walks. There are no half sizes and some reviewers suggested leaning toward your lower size if you're usually a half — this was true for me! They run a smidge large."
Promising review: "I purchased these to wear while walking my dog 1+ miles daily, and wanted to feel safe walking in the snow and ice. The anti slip tread on these boots did not disappoint. They are sturdy and allow me to walk without any slipping. My feet stay warm while walking through snow and ice sludge in the street." —lovetoshop
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in women's sizes 5-11 and six colors).
30. A chunky cable knit infinity scarf will provide you some versatility because that part where cold air gets you via the neck of your coat is BRUTAL.
31. Fleece-lined jeggings in case you want the comfort of fleece-lined leggings but you can't wear leggings to work. Now that that's settled, we can dig into why your office has the AC on in January....
Promising review: "I was pleasantly surprised by this product! I ordered these for a trip to Washington state, where I did a lot of hiking in snow and cool weather. These held up really well, had enough stretch in them to be comfortable for hiking but did not stretch out, and most importantly kept me warm!" —Aaron Arnold
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in sizes XXS–5XL and in 45 colors).
32. A cup holder adapter that'll make a mighty fine addition to your car at any time, but you might as well upgrade now. I can't be the only person who had trouble remembering to drink water in the winter!
Wine & Whiskey Co. is a Texas-based small biz selling a wide range of adorable phone cases and T-shirts, plus genius car accessories (obvi).
Promising review: "This fit my 36-oz. Yeti Rambler bottle very well and fit my Hyundai’s cup holder perfectly. Even on sharp wild turns this cup holder attachment didn’t budge!" —Irene Vines
Get it from Wine & Whiskey Co. on Etsy for $12.99+ (also available in packs of three, four, and six; check out the seller's shop for other cup holder adapters in various bottle sizes).
33. Or this cup holder expander with a storage box can put all your essentials right where you want it when your fingers still feel a bit frozen and you regret putting off heating up your car.
Promising review: "Love this product!! The attachment swivels around the cup holder so it won’t be in the way of your car’s built-in center console cup holder. [It] has room for your phone or other small items like a pen and pad, glasses, etc." —lovetoread
Get it from Amazon for $26.99.
34. And while we're on the subject of hydration a portable car humidifier if the heat anywhere indoors is taking it out on your skin. This little gadget is spill-proof and has a built-in USB cable that plugs into your car.
35. A waist pack with a ton of storage room inside that has a long enough strap to wear crossbody *or* comfortably fit over outerwear for some hands-free walking to work. We'll never win the war against your shoulder bag slipping from your shoulder when wearing a coat, after all.
I wear a size L/XL in clothing and sometimes waist bags just don't work out so well for me. With this one, I can confirm that it fit around my waist comfortably without outerwear, across my chest without outerwear, *and* over a thick coat and several layers during a February trip to Iceland. The pockets inside are so handy and I even had room to spare throughout my Iceland trip. This was the only purse I brought for the whole trip and it performed its job flawlessly. Just make sure that you zip the zipper ALL the way because the zipper goes down pretty far on the sides for easier access to contents. Having my hands free was wildly convenient for a number of reasons, including crawling around inside of an ice cave and putting out my hands for some extra balance while walking on sheets of ice along cliffs. Oh, and it comes in so so SO many colors.
Promising review: "Love this little bag! And the price — you can’t beat it." —Jolie
Get it from Amazon for $18.98 (available in 26 styles).
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