MANITOWOC (NBC 26) — As snow makes its way across northeastern Wisconsin this weekend, residents across the lakeshore are hitting hardware stores and preparing their equipment for the incoming winter weather.

Watch the full broadcast here: Snow day scramble: Lakeshore residents rush to prep for weekend winter storm

Tracey Narten, a Manitowoc resident, made her final preparations at a local hardware store, loading salt into her truck.

"Gas in the snowblower, the snow plow truck, the ice for freezing, and the salt she just loaded into my truck. I'm ready," Narten said.

This was Narten's last stop to ensure she has everything needed for the storm.

"We buy bags and bags and bags of the stuff. I'm getting everything done today," Narten said.

Snow removal businesses are also gearing up

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