Winter can be a beautiful and active time in Colorado, summoning images of holiday lights against a white backdrop, kids sledding on snowy hillsides, and skiers and boarders carving down the slopes. 

But it can also be dangerous and occasionally deadly. Hypothermia, avalanches, and auto accidents claim too many lives every year. And a blizzard can cause power outages that threaten us inside our own homes. For our disablen and homeless, the dangers posed by winter are even greater.

The key to meeting winter head-on is preparedness. When we're all prepared for the worst winter can throw at us, we're that much more able to enjoy the opportunities it provides. Take winter seriously -- check out and use the links below.

Winter Weather Preparedness Links