Snow Plowing in Western Washington

Back in 2018, I started my snow plowing adventure with a Polaris 570 ATV equipped with a Polaris snowplow. I spent countless hours out in the cold, driving miles and miles, and was often surprised at how far I had traveled after checking my Life360 app. It was a great way to make some extra money during those snowy winters.

After a couple of years, I upgraded to my cabbed and heated tractor with an angled snow blade from AgriEase. That setup served me well for a couple more years, handling the snow with ease.

Recently, I got a new snow box for my skid steer. Unfortunately, we haven't had much snow in Western Washington lately, but I'm hopeful we'll get a good snowfall soon so I can put this snow box to work.

I'm looking forward to sharing my experiences and tips with all of you. Feel free to ask questions or share your own snow plowing stories in the comments!

Trying Out My New Snow Pusher in Bremerton, WA

So, I finally got the chance to take my new snow pusher out for a spin in Bremerton, WA! I was pumped to see how it would perform, so when I got a call to clear some "snow" in a residential area, I loaded up the pusher in my truck, hooked up my skid steer, and hit the road, ready for action.

When I got there, though, I had a bit of a surprise—there wasn’t much snow at all. Instead, the roads were covered in a thick sheet of ice. Not exactly ideal for my brand-new pusher, which is great for moving big piles of snow but not so great for scraping rock-hard ice. I gave it a shot, but it just wasn’t cutting it—literally.

Realizing I needed a different approach, I swapped out the pusher for my trusty skid steer bucket and got to work scraping and plowing. It took a bit more effort, but it was definitely the right tool for the job. After some good ol’ persistence and patience, I managed to clear 1,915 yards of road.

In the end, things turned out awesome. The roads were completely drivable, and the residents were happy to have safe streets again. It was a great learning experience—just because you’ve got a shiny new piece of equipment doesn’t mean it’s always the best tool for the job. Snow and ice are two totally different beasts, and now I know to always be prepared for either one.

Ever had a job throw you a curveball like that? Drop your stories in the comments—I’d love to hear ‘em!