BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A winter storm watch has been issued for parts of Western New York beginning Thursday evening through Sunday evening.

Over a foot of snow is expected to blanket parts of the region, yet it is still too early to predict what areas will receive the most snow. Gear Oil Leak

With the first snow predicted to come this weekend, here are some tips from the CDC and Consumer Reports on how to prepare and winterize your vehicle.

Consumer Reports has a survival guide of sorts for drivers when it comes to keeping their vehicles in shape during the winter months:

Rotary Vane Pump Additionally, the CDC recommends creating an emergency car kit, with the following when traveling during a winter storm: