We've had a little taste of winter here, with snow lying on the ground as low as 1000 feet. Temperatures are now hoovering around 30-40. Not really that much of preparations as most of our stuff is ready to use anyway, and the really important stuff is mostly done.

Get all the winter clothing for us and the kids (done).

Snow tires on the car (done).

Shovel + ice scraper in the car (done).

Lubricate cars door locks and rubber gaskets. (I use anti-freeze coolant solution all year, better rust protection and no reason not too, so that's not an issue)

Stuff the canoe indoors.

Snow tires on my bike.

Move the lawn one final time before it frosts. (If it gets dry enough during the day, that is... little "drying power" left in the sun at this time of year.)

Clean and prep the skis.