2000 47" snowblower

[ChuckinNH]

There is one difference between the snow there and here. When the snow comes here in late November, it stays until April.

I would like to see a picture of 20'-30' on the ground there! I understand what you are saying though since it is like that here in NH too. I guess we get closer to 10'-15' usually though we certainly have mild winters with less, and severe winters with more. I think that many winters we have 3'-4' on the ground at any given time after winter settles in, though more in the mountains.

 

[beenthere]

There is one difference between the snow there and here. When the snow comes here in late November, it stays until April.

I would like to see a picture of 20'-30' on the ground there! I understand what you are saying though since it is like that here in NH too. I guess we get closer to 10'-15' usually though we certainly have mild winters with less, and severe winters with more. I think that many winters we have 3'-4' on the ground at any given time after winter settles in, though more in the mountains.

You say feet ('), do you mean inches (") ??

 

[smfcpacfp]

There is one difference between the snow there and here. When the snow comes here in late November, it stays until April.

I would like to see a picture of 20'-30' on the ground there! I understand what you are saying though since it is like that here in NH too. I guess we get closer to 10'-15' usually though we certainly have mild winters with less, and severe winters with more. I think that many winters we have 3'-4' on the ground at any given time after winter settles in, though more in the mountains.

That picture probably is after 20 feet of snow without much melting!! When I was growing up in Ohio there was a rule of thumb - one foot of snow equaled 1" of water. I only thought it could snow when the temperature was in the 20's, because when it got really cold it didn't snow.

Then I moved to the UP of Michigan and learned everything I thought about snow was wrong. It can snow at temperatures way below 20. It can even snow when the sky is crystal clear. The rule of thumb I learned was good for snow in the 20's, but when it snows at below zero temperatures, it takes about 30" of snow to equal 1" of rain, so the snow has little moisture content (i.e., a lot of air). As it sits there and new snow falls on it, it compresses. When we finally get some above freezing temperatures, it keeps compressing. Finally you have 4 feet of snow that is so dense in the spring, you can walk on it without snowshoes.

Because the snow is almost like a 4 foot ice cube in the spring, it takes forever to melt, which is why I often like to leave the UP in May. Sorry to highjack the blower thread for this post.

 

[etcallhome]

That picture has 20' I don't think so !!! 20" (inches) yes Probably closer to 30" Checking we average from 50 to 130" of snow a winter .....Yours is 70- 175"
Snow here usually starts and stays on grd sometimes first to middle of Dec ,Jan, Feb and will start melting off in middle to end of March

Are kids have missed going to school the complete mo of Jan because of snow,drifting snow.

So yes we may not have as much snow as you But I have seen my share of snow
I have had snow piled close to 6 ' high before I got the front end loader.
That is reason for snow blower

 

[turbo36]

That picture has 20' I don't think so !!! 20" (inches) yes Probably closer to 30" Checking we average from 50 to 130" of snow a winter .....Yours is 70- 175"
Snow here usually starts and stays on grd sometimes first to middle of Dec ,Jan, Feb and will start melting off in middle to end of March

Are kids have missed going to school the complete mo of Jan because of snow,drifting snow.

So yes we may not have as much snow as you But I have seen my share of snow
I have had snow piled close to 6 ' high before I got the front end loader.
That is reason for snow blower

The record yearly snowfall snow in the UP is over 392"!!!! I'm not trying to make light of the the snowfall down south but you really have to see what a winter is like in the UP before dismissing it like you are. Up there they have storms that drop enough snow to cover the first floor windows!

 

[etcallhome]

I'm not trying to dismiss the fact you get more snow than us. I'm just saying we see some good snow falls also. I'm sure you can tell of large snow. My neighbor worked for the Dept of highways and he has a picture of him standing on top of state road blower with a long handle shovel in his hand reaching as far as he can above his head and can not touch the top of the snow drift.
Then when you look at the full photo the blower is setting on top of about 40-48" of snow.
This took place appx 2 miles from my parents
Again I'm not saying you don't get snow I know you do . I can have 8-10" of snow .You can drive 20 miles into Morgantown they may have 3 inches of snow. drive 10 miles east on 68 at the Md line and they will have double what I have. Drive another 40 miles and no snow or a light dusting.
Just like other parts of the country.
You never know what or how much till the storm passes.!!

Main thing is try and stay warm , be SAFE and have FUN Moving or removing the snow !!!!!!!!

 

[smfcpacfp]

Getting back to your thread...

I assume that the blower you were looking was a rear blower, and to me the price seems high.

Given that you guys get a lot of snow, you might consider a front blower with a cab. I know it would be somewhat more expensive, but if you do it a lot, then it turns a job into a pleasurable activity for a retiree like you and I.

I don't know how long your driveway is, but twisting your neck for a long period of time would be uncomfortable. My snowblowing distance with my new pole building will be about 750 feet with some twists and turns. It will probably take me 45 minutes to complete the job. I probably have to snow blow every other day in December and it falls off the rest of the season, probably about 30 sessions altogether. The front blower with the heated cab makes snowblowing a pleasure. Something for you to consider since you haven't bought anything yet.

If I had snow just occasionally, I would probably hire someone to do it.

 

[ChuckinNH]

"Finally you have 4 feet of snow that is so dense in the spring, you can walk on it without snowshoes."

True enough! You can even drive a BX22 on it............. for some distance anyway, or until you get to a place where the sun has been softening it. It is also firm enough to keep the tires on said BX from being able to touch the ground. Don't ask me how I know such important things, but I have to say I now understand the value of having a range of plans........... well past "Plan C".

 

[etcallhome]

smfcpacfp
I guess you failed to read or see the photos ..... I do have a cab just not a factory one. w/heater. and yes it is front mount never gave a rear blower a thought ,I'm like you and others can't see me sitting sideways to blow snow or to plow snow . I did buy a rear blade and may use it if needed just to get close to garage doors or some locations where I would not be able to use blower.
When I was plowing I would be out appx 2 -3 hrs.
The church parking lot alone takes about 1- 1 1/2 hr then I do the other 7 drives of course depends if my FIL does his 2 driveways.