It’s that time of the year where we are all bundled up, have to go out and warm our cars up or use the automatic start, and break out the scrapers, shovels, ice-melting salt. The wintertime in Michigan can be one of the most bitter times of the year, while others are celebrating the snow. Southwest Michigan is one of the regions that gets the worst snow due to lake effect snow from Lake Michigan.
As someone who grew up having to shovel the walkway, sidewalk, and driveway of our home, wrapping up in multiple coats, sweatpants, socks, and other warm clothing was something I didn’t look forward to. Although I didn’t enjoy being cold or outside during Michigan winters, I did get out and shovel some other homes in the family and neighborhood.
We have already gotten some serious snow this year so the shovels, snowblowers, and plows have already been busy. The first couple of months of 2025 should have plenty of snow and cold weather, which means those tools will get plenty of use this winter. Especially since Kalamazoo has placed a city ordinance in place that will have you fined if you don’t clear your sidewalk in a considerate amount of time…