This last almost zero accumulation storm really complicated things. There's now a 2 inch or so crust on the snow. That makes everything you might want to do that much more difficult.

Trying to remove snow from selected spots is more than twice as hard cause you can't even just walk through it. You need to high step each step above the crust and then carefully push down to break the crust then apply all your weight carefully until the soft powder under the crust packs down and you have firm footing. Forget the snow removal part , just getting to the spots is treacherous and tiring. I only do 10 to 15 minutes then come in and rest. i don't want to overdo it. But the coming and going back and forth is a real chore all on its own. Once the snow is trampled in a given area , it just seems way easier to actually get some work done.

I also think the crust slows down the evaporation (sublimation) of the snow that would normally be a big help on sunny days like today. The ice cap means most of the snow will just stay put until some actual melting takes place.

Although we have gotten much bigger single storms , this year has to go down in the books as the biggest snow Pain In The Butt year ever! EVER!!!

thank you. Bitching helps a lot!! :)

That melting then freezing yesterday helped create an ice dam that provided a nice waterfall in my bedroom this morning. My landlord's response: "well, that's no good. I'll see if I can get someone there tomorrow." He's going to be mighty angry to receive a bill if I have any water damage.

Have been carrying ladders through that crust and then trying to get a good footing....almost as much fun as going up to open up the ice dams. Most are 8" thick at the edge. That water is some cold..... And then you get to descend the wet, now frozen rungs on the ladder.... More motrin please!:smash:

well when you do get the ladder set, it's pretty well braced

Crust on Snow = Bad
Crust on Pizza = Delicious

Crust on Snow = Bad
Crust on Pizza = Delicious

Or lasagna, love the crispy edges.
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Or lasagna, love the crispy edges.
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Negative only a liberal would like that crap

Negative only a liberal would like that crap

Once you taste my noodle you'll be begging for the edge.

-spence

Once you taste my noodle you'll be begging for the edge.

-spence

Sounds like a swing voter for sure.

well when you do get the ladder set, it's pretty well braced

That's the problem when you need to relocate just a short distance... it's plugged two rungs deep in snow... tough to even get it vertical before lifting.

made it so easy for the Squirrels to Rape and Pillage
that it sucks

Coyotes are running on top...deer are punching through. Easy pickings for the yotes.

Today I just started breaking the crust all up before even attempting to walk through it. Still tough but less chance of breaking my leg I hope.