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Winter Prep Checklist for Davis, CA

Here's the order to prep Davis, CA for winter, set by local freeze data. Your first deadline is November 13 — prevent frozen pipes — and the sequence runs through the cold season into spring below.

Your winter prep order for Davis

  1. NovemberNovember 13Prevent Frozen PipesSee details →
  2. DecemberDecember 1Store Your MotorcycleSee details →
  3. DecemberDecember 8Winterize SprinklersSee details →
  4. DecemberDecember 8Winterize Your RVSee details →
  5. DecemberDecember 11Winterize Your BoatSee details →
  6. DecemberDecember 18Test Your Car BatterySee details →
  7. FebruaryFebruary 10Test Your Sump PumpSee details →

Dates are local deadlines derived from NOAA 1991–2020 freeze and snowfall normals for Davis. Live outlooks on each linked page can move the urgency earlier.

How the order is set

Each task is pinned to Davis's own NOAA 1991–2020 freeze and snowfall normals, then ordered by its local deadline. Sprinklers, RVs, and boats key off the first 28°F freeze; pipes and motorcycles off the first freezing night; snow blowers and roofs off the first plowable snow. Follow any link for the live outlook and a checklist.

Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals via Davis 2 Wsw Exp Farm, live outlook by Open-Meteo. Sources · Methodology. Last updated: July 11, 2026.