Why You Shouldn’t Store Food Outside During Winter Power Outages | Weather.com

Why You Shouldn’t Store Food Outside During Winter Power Outages | Weather.com

February 7, 2026

Updated: February 7, 2026, 9:16 pm ESTPublished: February 7, 2026, 9:16 pm EST

It’s not a good idea to store food outside in below freezing temperatures, according to the USDA. Here’s why.

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