Summer Snow Storm

Summer Snow Storm

Summer snow storm hits parts of South Dakota leaving up to inches of snow.  Sound like tall tale?  Believe it or not some part of South Dakota have already received their first measurable snow fall of the 2014-2015 winter.  This summer snow storm was the earliest snow...

Drifting Snow

Drifting snow has been a significant problem this year in eastern Iowa.  Cold temperatures and high winds have made some days out doors unbearable.  When you add in drifting snow, the situation becomes even more serious.  Not a lot can be done to stop snow from...

Freezing Rain

Freezing rain is a dreaded phrase.  Depending on the ice layer left after a storm, travel may be next to impossible.  When you are a professional in the snow removal business, customers rely on you to get their properties safe.  There are several things that you can...

Ice Crystals

Ice crystals can create one of the most beautiful winter displays.  In eastern Iowa we usually see a couple spectacular formations each winter.  Ice crystals are formed when water vapor freezes on cold surfaces.  If the conditions are just right, you can see...

Ice Dams

Ice dams can occur when temperatures are above freezing for several days.  It is important make sure that you have areas which will allow melting snow to drain.  During the winter most ground with snow cover is still frozen even when day time temperatures are above...
Snow Shortage

Snow Shortage

There is definitely a snow shortage this year.  Last year had one of the greatest snow shortage’s on record.  When there is a snow shortage, that means there will be less moisture to work with in the spring.  Snow cover that melts in the spring will slowly water...