Winter is coming! How do you clear the snow on your vehicle??

[WOLFBOX]

Winter is just around the corner, and with it comes the challenge every car owner dreads – snow removal! Whether it’s a light dusting or a full-on snowstorm, clearing snow off your car can be a real hassle.

We know everyone has their own tricks for tackling this frosty task. Some of you might use trusty snow brushes, others might grab whatever’s handy (hello, credit cards!), while some of you might even wait for the sun to take care of it. But here’s the thing – do you remember to clear the snow off your car roof? Some states, like New Hampshire, has laws that before you drive your car, you must clear off the snow on the roof in case the dropped-off snow lump would cause danger to other drivers.

At Wolfbox, we’re always looking for smart, efficient solutions to everyday problems. That’s why we’d like to introduce you to the Wolfbox Air Duster MF200 – your winter companion for snow and dust removal. While it’s compact and easy to use, it packs a powerful punch, making quick work of light snow, frost, and even those hard-to-reach spots. No more struggling with stubborn snow in tight spaces!

So, let’s hear from you:

• What’s your go-to tool for snow removal?
• How do you deal with snow on your roof or the bed?

Drop your tips, tricks, and winter hacks in the comments below! Let’s help each other stay safe and snow-free this season. And who knows – your idea might inspire someone else to tackle winter like a pro!

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[IamPro2A]

As someone who actually lives in the mountains of New Hampshire (where we have Jessica's law), you have the right idea, but I'm rather dubious on how effective that little thing is at blowing more than a dusting of snow off. Especially the roof of a Jeep where you can't actually reach most of it.
The volume of air blowing is really more important than the speed. That's why we use leaf blowers, and even the electric ones moving 400+ cfm of air usually only work on an inch or two of very light fluffy stuff. Usually I just fire up the gas powered commercial backpack blower which is moving more like 800cfm at 250mph. And even that does not work if the snow is heavy or deep. That's what long extension snow brushes/pushers are for.

 

[scout327]

Park in the garage.

 

[IamPro2A]

Park in the garage.

LOL! If we parked in the garage every time it snowed here we wouldn't leave the house. I've already seen almost 1.5 feet which is good, because we're also still in a drought.
Also, I don't have a garage (yet), which is why I'm not outside swapping stuff from the old JT to the new JT. Was -5°F when I went out there earlier.

 

[Mikec2083]

After working at a dealership for a few years, I made sure to keep one of these handy. 30 or so bucks on the jungle site! Pennsyltucky requires you to clean your roof or its a guaranteed ticket.

 

[RougeShot12er]

I solved mine this year by moving to Florida!
I do have a Wolfbox mirror on my wish list though!
It will really help out since I added a topper. Can't wait to get it. I have heard nothing but good stuff.

 

[MT1]

From when we lived in snow states (CO, WA, KY), I used my arms and hands to clear inches snow from the hood to roof to the back, then a snow scraper for the glass if there was ice. The hood is important unless you like snow flying on to the windshield. Anyway, just a way to keep warm while waiting on the engine to warm up.

 

[smlobx]

As someone who actually lives in the mountains of New Hampshire (where we have Jessica's law), you have the right idea, but I'm rather dubious on how effective that little thing is at blowing more than a dusting of snow off. Especially the roof of a Jeep where you can't actually reach most of it.
The volume of air blowing is really more important than the speed. That's why we use leaf blowers, and even the electric ones moving 400+ cfm of air usually only work on an inch or two of very light fluffy stuff. Usually I just fire up the gas powered commercial backpack blower which is moving more like 800cfm at 250mph. And even that does not work if the snow is heavy or deep. That's what long extension snow brushes/pushers are for.

As someone who grew up in NH I know what you’re talking about. The worst (besides those Massholes) were tractor trailer drivers when the snow blows off their trailers.

Back then I used a soft bristle push broom and it seemed to work pretty well. Now I live in NC and don’t have that problem!

 

[Redleg37]

South Dakota here. No ticket for having snow on the roof or hood. I push off as much from the wind shield as I can and call it good. Or I park in the garage.

 

[JTdiRtyD]

South Dakota here. No ticket for having snow on the roof or hood. I push off as much from the wind shield as I can and call it good. Or I park in the garage.

I wish people would get ticketed for that. Sure, soft fluffy snow on the roof doesn't pose much of a risk except for maybe causing some visibility issues for folks behind you, but when that shit freezes and now you have large chunks of ice flying up in the air and at other traffic, thats a problem. I've had chunks hit and smash my windshield that flew off of oncoming traffic.

 

[IamPro2A]

I wish people would get ticketed for that. Sure, soft fluffy snow on the roof doesn't pose much of a risk except for maybe causing some visibility issues for folks behind you, but when that shit freezes and now you have large chunks of ice flying up in the air and at other traffic, thats a problem. I've had chunks hit and smash my windshield that flew off of oncoming traffic.

That's how we ended up with a law. 20yr old girl was killed because of a 10ft slab of ice blowing off a tractor trailer. $250-$500 fine now for first offense, $500-$1000 for second. Pretty strictly enforced, especially by the staties. $500 buys a snowbrush and a backpack blower.

 

[AmosMoses]

I would love to see a video of the wolfbox air duster blowing off a modest 1 inch of light powdered snow.

 

[HazMatFool]

Long driveway

 

[ShadowsPapa]

"Light fluffy stuff" is only some of our snow storms, and then if you have driven it and parked outside, the stuff freezes to the vehicle and doesn't just blow off.
Garage parked when we're home, otherwise, carry long soft brushes and a long soft push broom. You don't even get down to the paint because the warm vehicle will have melted the first flakes, making a frozen protective layer between paint and the rest of the snow.
After over 62 years of driving in all sorts of winter conditions, I don't even think much about it - just do what needs to be done.

 

[red/green hawk]

I drive really fast down the highway to clear the snow...

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