The annual average temperature in the US has increased by 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit from 1901 to 2016 and is expected to rise an additional 2.5 degrees according to the US Global Change Research Program.  This increase of heat and moisture makes for more excess snowfall and potentially dangerous low temperatures in winter months.  Taking precautions to protect your building ahead of time can prevent winter damage.  Considering the safety of employees and having a practiced plan in place for employees to work from home can minimize interruption. Ready.gov has taken a lot of the guesswork out of planning for extreme winter storms.