Should you start shoveling while the snow is coming down, or wait until the weather has cleared?
Here’s what you gotta know.
Once it’s time to venture outside, you’ll likely need toclear the snowfrom your driveway or walkways.
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But what’s the best time to start removing snow?
Below, were answering all your snow removal questions, and explaining the best time toshovel or snowblowpathways.
Its nearly impossible to remove snow thats been compacted, so its important to remove it when its fresh.
Most importantly, never let snow sit overnight if you’re able to help it.
We get it, it’s hard to motivate yourself to shovel your driveway on a chilly winter afternoon.
There are several things that could influence when its the best time to shovel or snowblow your pathways.
If this is the case, you’ll want to remove the snow throughout the day as more accumulates.
Snowfall during warmer temperatures leads to heavy snow that quickly compacts and can freeze over as the temperatures drop.
Failing to remove snow can not only disrupt business, but it can be a major liability.
It’s best to get to it as soon as possible.
For example, your city may require residents to remove snow within 24 hours after the snowfall.
Carelessly piling snow around sidewalks and buildings can disrupt proper draining and cause water damage.
