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Plow with the Storm
It is of utmost importance to remember one basic rule -Always
plow with the storm. Start plowing when snow is 1 to 4 inches
deep, depending upon traffic or other limitations. Heavy wet
snow can be very hazardous when just 1 inch is on the ground.
Accumulations of more than 4 inches can be very difficult to
clear.
Angle Moldboard for Optimum Results. You will not be able to
plow snow of any significant depth straight ahead for more than
a short distance. Set the moldboard at the best angle for rolling
snow sideways in the desired direction. The snowplow path, in
the angled position, should exceed the tire track by at least six
inches on either side. Be sure to have enough slack in the lift
chain while plowing so the cutting edge of the moldboard can
follow the ground contour. Use the adjustable runner shoes to set
the bottom edge of the plow just above the ground for best
operation.
It's important to recognize the significance of even a few inches
of snow. Besides being slippery, especially when wet, snow can
be extraordinarily heavy, and make auto travel impossible.
Snowfall of just 1 to 3 inches will produce hazardous traffic and
roadway conditions even for experienced drivers.
Snow is heaviest when wet, and most difficult to handle. The
National Weather Service reports that a 6-inch, average weight
snowfall on a 200 x 200 foot parking lot weighs 62 tons. Heavy,
wet snow for the same area might weigh as much as 248 tons. If
the heavy snow had to be hauled away, you'd need 74 full loads
on a 10-yard truck.
Obviously, the only way to assure clear traffic areas is to be
prepared with the proper equipment and expertise to open
arteries and areas to traffic. Remember to keep current with
accurate snowfall information from local weather bureaus via
radio and television.