Check the local weather forecast for the day you plan to pour the driveway. Do not pour concrete if the temperature is below 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Order concrete that has either an increased cement content (100 lbs./sq. yd.), contains Type III Portland Cement or contains Type I Portland Cement treated with an accelerant, such as calcium chloride. The concrete should also have a drier slump (water mix).
Make sure the ground is not frozen on the day you plan to pour. Pour and finish (smooth) the concrete.
Lay plastic sheets and insulated blankets on the concrete for approximately seven days.