You could do what a lot of senior citizens around here do: Get a second place in Florida and spend November through April there.
Seriously...
You will need lots of warm clothes. Dress in layers. You will definitely need a warm hat, scarf, gloves or mittens, and a down coat. You will need sturdy boots and warm socks to keep your feet warm. Get some jeans and some wool slacks, and some warm sweaters. You might also want long underwear for the coldest days - it doesn't usually get cold enough that you need it, but when you need it,
you need it. (I'm thinking of January 2004 here.)
You should think about a 4-wheel-drive vehicle. (This does not necessarily mean an SUV.) Snow tires or good all-season tires are a must. Keep an eye on the weather forecast, and make sure you have food, water, and things to do on hand in case you can't leave the house for a few days.
I noticed you might be moving in the January/February time frame. The movers will require that you remove any snow that would prevent them from delivering your belongings. This means the driveway must be cleared. You miiiight be able to find someone who'll plow your driveway (this can be tough in Feb.), or you might be able to borrow a snowblower from a neighbor if you haven't bought your own yet or don't plan to. (This is a good way to meet your new neighbors, too. This presupposes you're moving to a low-crime area, of course.)
Good luck and stay warm!
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