Consumer Reports On Snow Blowers

Posted March 29th, 2009

Mark van Tuel asked: Consumer reports on snow blowers vary greatly due to the wide array of various snow blowers available in the market. There are gas snow blowers, electric snow blowers, single-stage snow blowers, dual-stage snow blowers, and large three-point-hitch snow blowers. All these snow blower types can be the best types of machines [...]

How long is there good snow at the SoCal snow resorts?

Posted March 28th, 2009

jinxmalfoy asked: How long is there snow at places like Snow Summit or Mountain High in southern CA? What about Mammoth? Someone told me that we’ve got snow into March but I’m guessing that’s further north.Peter

How Does Snow Making Work?

Posted March 27th, 2009

Justin Leniger asked: Snow making is a vital part of most ski resorts, allowing the ski area to stay open longer and keep their trails well kept. Man-made snow is exactly the same as natural snow, and there are no chemicals involved except in special cases. Even then the chemicals used are harmless and purely [...]

Shopping Around at the Various Stores for the Ideal Snow Machines

Posted March 25th, 2009

Muna wa Wanjiru asked: I am sure that many of you love the idea of winter and falling snow. This delight in the winter season usually lasts until you are going outside for some reason. While the icy cold may want to make you dash inside the amount of snow in your driveway and on [...]

Truck Snow Plows are not Like your Ordinary Trucks

Posted March 23rd, 2009

Muna wa Wanjiru asked: We all know that winter can mean tons of snow being deposited in our yards, schools and streets. Now while the snow in our yards is not that much of a problem the falling snow on the streets can cause delays for office workers and emergency vehicles. To ease the effects [...]

What kind of snow is required for school to be closed / cancelled?

Posted March 22nd, 2009

Jess1023 asked: In my town, 1-3 in of snow are predicted for tonight (26 degrees). Tomorrow, snow will transition from morning showers to afternoon showers, 90% chance of snow, another 1-3 inches.
I’m asking because I have a tremendous amount of studying to do. Thanks.Richard

Toro And The Legendary Toro Snow Blower

Posted March 21st, 2009

Andrew Tudhope asked: When it comes to manufacturing home and garden tools that make a difference… you can always rely on Toro. Toro has built a reputation for helping to create the greenest lawns on the block and the clearest driveways during the wintertime. This reputation for quality and reliability began almost immediately when the [...]

How long does someone legally have to clear the snow from their sidewalk?

Posted March 18th, 2009

STrAIghT TaLK ExPrEsS asked: It has been three days since a snow storm, and my lazy neighbor (who owns a corner house) hasn’t touched the long stretch of snow that is now glazed over with ice. It is dangerous, and I have to go in the street to walk my dog. I know this probally [...]

How much tread would snow tires need to pass inspection?

Posted March 17th, 2009

Adam H asked: I have snow tires on the back of my S-10, they’re at 6/32 right now. That should pass inspection, right? I know for regular all-seasons it’s usually 2 to 4, but I didn’t know if the standards were different or whatever. Thanks…Robin

When is the Best Time to Start your Hunting for Snow Shovels

Posted March 15th, 2009

Muna wa Wanjiru asked: The idea of a white snow filled landscape is a joyful thought to many children. For their parents and other adults the snow presents some problems. The main problem for adults is how they can get to work. While you will see the streets being cleared of snow by the city [...]