10/13/2026
The windshield damage progression that most drivers do not understand until it is too late: a chip that sat stable through summer is not necessarily stable through winter. Summer heat caused thermal stress that may have created micro-fractures extending from the visible chip. Those micro-fractures are invisible until freeze-thaw cycling exposes them. A chip that appeared to be holding through September may begin propagating rapidly in October when overnight temperatures first drop below 32°F. Our winter auto glass guide covers the four specific conditions that accelerate chip-to-crack progression in fall and winter: freeze-thaw cycling, defroster thermal shock, highway vibration on cold glass, and debris impacts on cold-brittle glass. All four converge from October onward. Insurance covers chip repair at zero deductible under most comprehensive policies. The window to use that coverage affordably is closing.
https://rightchoiceautoglass.com/2026/10/08/cold-weather-cracked-windshield-october-decision-centennial-co/
