Winter Time in the Rockies Means Plowing / Snow Blowing Time

Fast and economical, snow plowing pushes the snow to one side until it can be relocated or allowed to melt. Snow plowing is the most common means of snow removal because the required equipment is readily available, easy to use, and highly mobile. The disadvantage of a plow is the limitations on the distance the snow can be cast, and the inherent need to move the same snow several times. Snow plowing typically leaves large piles within the immediate area, (extreme accumulative effect), and often result in wind rows.  

Snow range:  light to moderate 

Precise and efficient, a snowblower uses hydraulically powered augers and fans to collect the snow in its path and cast in any direction up to 50 feet.  This allows the operator to control where the snow is relocated to, in order to address property restrictions and customer demand.  Snowblowers inherently break up the snow and distribute it evenly, which allow for reduced snow pack and faster melting.  Snow blowing typically leaves little to no piles in the immediate area, (minimal accumulative effect), and well defined edges. 

Snow range: light to heavy

Although the most expensive option, snow relocation is the only solution that does not limit your choices to the immediate area.  Snow relocation involves the use of heavy equipment and/or trucks to completely remove the snow and store it in an offsite location where it can melt.  Relocation is typically only required during extreme snow accumulation or confined work areas.   

Snow range: heavy to extreme