Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

We are supposed to get the largest storm that we've had yet this year totaling up to 6-12" for the area.  I guess other places are supposed to get up 14".  It will make for some nice pictures.  Below is a forecast from central PA. 

A WINTER STORM WARNING is in effect for all of south central PA. Here We Go!!  A coastal low is headed our way, keeping us cold enough for snow and with the storm tracking close to the coast, it will give us plenty of snow.  Right now it looks like much of our viewing area will receive about 6 to 12 inches of snow. Some places in eastern Lancaster, Chester, Berks and towards the Poconos could have over a foot of snow.  The storm could also provide heavy snow and  ice problems for the Delmarva and New Jersey.  We should expect the snow to begin midmorning Monday and become intense for the Afternoon and Evening hours.  It will thin out Monday Night, but still possibly drop another inch or two.  We'll also have the winds pick up Monday, becoming rather blustery in the Afternoon and early evening.  The March Lion is a day early, but one we'll have to dig out of.

I wish that more of it would come my way because I haven't used the blower but only once this season. 

When piled up we did get 1'.  About 5 inches on the drive and I was content when I could blow the backyard.  The blower now has 1.4 hrs. of use.  Soon time for the break-in oil change.  There is still gas that was treated with Tecumseh's stabilizer, and I am wondering how long it will last.   I didn't get to see the packet because the dealer already put in for me. 

we only got around 4" or so, but nonetheless blowing it was a harrowing experience, to say the least.  I don't have time to elaborate right now, but let's just say i pulled off a seriously boneheaded move this morning, and but by the grace of my well built machine did i get out of it.

We ended up with about 8".  It took almost two years but I finally figured out the best pattern for blowing my driveway.  Keeps the snow out of the garage and off the neighbor's driveway and the street.  Made possible by the Toro QuickStick.

LL

This is our best snowfall so far this year and I am finally giving the Ariens a decent workout . I cleared about 8” from the driveway this AM so I could get to work. Intermittent bands of snow have been coming through all day so I’d guess we will get at least 12” from this one.

Only 4 inchs for us.  I was coming down like a monster for awhile last night but it looks like it swung south and then up the coast away from us.  Fine by me lol....

Coming down pretty hard again right now though.

C

ChrisS wrote:

Nice suprise when I got home this morning. My neighbor did just enough of the end of my driveway for me to pull in. I don't get much snow at the EOD because the township plow goes by so fast, it just spews everywhere.  LOL.  We got at least 10" and it was snowing on top of it all day. Total about one foot. Stopping now. I took a nap for about an hour, then went out and finished my driveway and yard paths, then went over to the elderly neighbors and did hers. I think I'll do some clean up tomorrow with the tractor and blade. I need some quality time with the Simp anyway.
                                                                                                                                                                          Kevin

The probelm was that our snow melted some before I got the chance to clear it.  Other than that I wished I got more. 

We got about 6" today, and I still didn't get to use the snowblower. 
As I was coming up the street, my son was just finishing the driveway.        

Highwind.

Tech9 should know better.
But you can use my method. I blow the drive clear in the morning, get the cars out, blow all the snow back, so the kids can sled. Repeat as necessary.