It's hard enough to drive in winter conditions with snow and black ice, but now your car is shaking. While there are many potential reasons for your car shaking, if it's after a snowfall there could be a simple explanation and solution.Vehicles pass each other on the Augustine Cut Off bridge In Wilmington, Jan. 25, 2026. Here's what to know about the shaking in your car after a snowstorm. Why is my car shaking while driving in the snow? According to Silko Honda of Raynham, Massachusetts, the vibrations you feel in your steering wheel or under your seat have a very simple cause – snow. If you are driving after a snowstorm, ice and snow can accumulate in your tires throwing off the balance of your vehicle. If you are feeling vibrations in your steering wheel, the ice and snow have collected on the front tires. If you feel the vibrations in your seat, it's the rear tires. How to fix the shaking in my car after snow If your tires are filled with snow, there are some easy solutions: Hand wipe the tires, rotors and wheel wells so they're cleared of snow;Take the car to a car wash and have the warm water melt the snow off;Wait for the snow to melt off your car. While you're at it, it might be a good idea to kick the snow off the area behind your wheel. In some cases, if you hit it right, all the packed snow will break off the wheel well and fall to the ground. Can I drive with snow on my car?: Is it legal in Delaware to drive with snow or ice on your car? What if your car is still shaking after removing snow? If your car is still shaking after removing the snow, you could have a bigger problem. You should check with your mechanic. How to drive in winter weather Don't drive. If winter weather is hitting, drive only if you have to.Reduce speed. Ice and snow decrease your traction with the road so slow down.Increase following distances. Instead of the traditional two seconds, increase it to 5 to 6seconds. Remember, it takes longer to stop on snowy roads.Don't use cruise control.Keep half a tank of gas in your car.Have an emergency kit with cold-weather gear, blankets, extra food and water, a flashlight and a glass scraper.Keep your phone charged in case of an emergency. What should be in your emergency kit for winter driving? Whether it's a bag or box in the back or trunk of your car, you should have a kit while driving in the winter. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, which is incredibly familiar with heavy snow, your kit should include: Blankets or sleeping bagsExtra stocking caps, warm socks, gloves/mittensFlashlight with extra batteriesFirst-aid kitBooster cables and windshield brush/scraperDrinking water and high-calorie, non-perishable food (trail mix, energy/protein bars)Sand or cat litter to sprinkle around your tires for traction in case you get stuckCellphone adapter/charger While not in the kit, it's also essential to always have a charged cellphone in the car when driving in winter weather. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Why is my car shaking in the snow? The solution could be simple
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