It may sound like a little bit of overkill to pack a winter emergency kit if we're only getting a couple of inches of snow, but being prepared is really meant to last you throughout the winter season.

All day long, North Texans have been in and out of grocery and hardware stores. They're getting prepared for what's to come. With the first winter storm of the season fast approaching, Myles Rowe bundled up and headed to the grocery store to pick up a few items.

Before making a long trip in the winter, the National Weather Service advises checking fluid levels in your vehicle and making sure the lights, heater and wipers are working properly. The best thing you can do when traveling during winter is to keep an emergency kit in your car, which should include:

To no surprise, our winter storm watch has been upgraded to a winter storm warning for our entire area except for Adair county, who is included in a winter weather

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for North Texas beginning Thursday at midnight and running through 6 p.m. Friday.