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How Do Other Countries Deal With Snow?

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The United States isn’t the only country that runs into trouble with snow during the wintertime. Much of Europe and Canada run into similar situations, but the United States seems to be a mid-point between countries with huge snowfall totals such as Norway and others with much less such as the United Kingdom. One country that stands apart from the rest in terms of handling snow is Sweden. Because snow and cold weather is so common in northern Europe, Sweden has adapted much of its society to always being ready for snow. Swedish lifestyle is tailored towards the frequent cold weather, where most shoes are equipped with proper soles and clothes are made for conditions well below freezing. Salting roads is a legal requirement and special snow tires are always put on for better traction. Chains and studs are also commonly equipped onto tires to improve traction in the snowier areas where plowing and salting just aren’t enough to keep roads completely cleared. Even for airports warm sand is often spread across runaways to keep snow melted and to give aircraft traction when landing and taking off.

One aspect of life that keeps Sweden ahead during the winter is how they treat cold weather and snow as if it were just another day, since it is so common. School isn’t cancelled because of negative temperatures and people will still be seen outside. The real difference is their preparedness. Going out in extremely cold temperatures isn’t too much of a problem when everyone in Sweden has the proper clothing attire to keep them warm and safe. Of course though, when temperatures drop dangerously low more precautions are taken, and not everyone chooses to venture outdoors. Wind causes massive snow drifts and can easily cause frostbite. The preferred method of transportation in northern areas of Sweden and Norway and even Canada is usually by snowmobile. Snow sometimes gets so difficult to manage that roads become useless and there is no way to pass through. So instead of trying to get through the snow in a car or truck, many citizens choose to go right on top of it all with a snowmobile.

Middle to southern Europe views snow in a way that is similar to many Americans. Snow can be an uncommon occurrence and the level of preparedness is nothing compared to Sweden or Norway. A large area of Europe rarely sees long periods of freezing temperatures and so the expectation of snow isn’t usually fresh in everyone’s mind. But that’s not to say it never snows. Salting and plowing are still the preferred method of clearing snow, but many places don’t always have a fleet ready to take to the streets and clear away frozen debris. It’s all about being prepared, which is why sometimes we see schools may close for only a few inches of snow in European countries but also some middle states in America. Warmer states are often unprepared for snow and even a small amount can be crippling, whereas in Sweden or even New England a few inches is treated as just another day. In the coming months those few inches of snow that may be on the ground won’t be looking so bad just knowing how many feet of snow are already probably covering the ground in Sweden, Norway, or our neighbor Canada.

One of the side benefits of having a country where pickup trucks are the #1, #2, and #3 top selling vehicles is the abundance of snow plowing abilities. Many private citizens have plow hookups on their trucks. They actually go around offering to plow your driveway for a price.

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The plowing isn’t the problem. It’s where to put all the snow.

BTW chains and studded tires are illegal in many states due to roadway damage.

Edit: Hmm...actually the chain restrictions may have been revoked.
 
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Private inititative is not enough.
If we get 20-30 cm of snow, the city of Stockholm should be cleared in less than a day.

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Private inititative is not enough.
If we get 20-30 cm of snow, the city of Stockholm should be cleared in less than a day.

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Yep, all cities and towns have snowplowing budgets and equipment. If you live in a tight budget town you may be in trouble.

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The City/town only plows the public streets. The people with the pickup trucks do your private property.

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Yeah, I’m telecommuting tomorrow.

Guess what? I had a frozen fuel line in the truck yesterday morning. She wouldn't start! My previous truck had a block heater plug so I can plug it in in these wicked temps, I pay almost twice what I paid for that one on this and no engine block plug! I had to get the jobsite propane heater, run it under the front end, cover the hood and front tires with blankets and drop cloths and it took 3 hours to thaw the gummed up diesel to where if finally started.

Once I got it going, I headed to the dealer and had a little convo with them about how I custom ordered an F-450 that was coming to the northeast and it came without an engine block heater plug?! They said I needed to ask for it. Oh man, I just walked away laughing. So I ordered one they'll be installing it next week and now I have to make sure I put in certain anti-diesel gelling additive in the fuel mix.
 
Guess what? I had a frozen fuel line in the truck yesterday morning. She wouldn't start! My previous truck had a block heater plug so I can plug it in in these wicked temps, I pay almost twice what I paid for that one on this and no engine block plug! I had to get the jobsite propane heater, run it under the front end, cover the hood and front tires with blankets and drop cloths and it took 3 hours to thaw the gummed up diesel to where if finally started.

Once I got it going, I headed to the dealer and had a little convo with them about how I custom ordered an F-450 that was coming to the northeast and it came without an engine block heater plug?! They said I needed to ask for it. Oh man, I just walked away laughing. So I ordered one they'll be installing it next week and now I have to make sure I put in certain anti-diesel gelling additive in the fuel mix.

They didn’t remind you of that but probably still tried to sell you the useless add ons during the signing.
 
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Got a good 16+ inches up this way, plus with the wind drifts I have 3+ foot piles up against sliding doors and staircases ugh. Aquarium T station was shut down from the storm surge bringing water into the subway. Some coastal towns like Revere had their main streets under water and ice. This sucks all around! Time to take the week off and either go ice fishing somewhere or head south! My fishing getaway can't get here soon enough!
How d'you make out, bro?
 
Got a good 16+ inches up this way, plus with the wind drifts I have 3+ foot piles up against sliding doors and staircases ugh. Aquarium T station was shut down from the storm surge bringing water into the subway. Some coastal towns like Revere had their main streets under water and ice. This sucks all around! Time to take the week off and either go ice fishing somewhere or head south! My fishing getaway can't get here soon enough!
How d'you make out, bro?

I always worry about the snow piled up on my doors melting and then leaking in under them. Doesn't seem to happen but I usually clear it anyway.

I'd say around 16 inches is about right. The drifts suck.
I find it pretty slick that almost everybody in my company telecommuted from home with all the telephones being forwarded and everything functioned like a normal day.
 
What kind of Americans are there here when I haven't read a single post about the NFL, except from @Hamartia Antidote & @Nilgiri (who's Canadian!) about last year's superbowl? Where are you lots? What a bunch of sorry members when not a single mention of any of the major sports from the whole lot of youz!?

An Egyptian/American is more into American sports than all you slackers? Unbeleibable!

The NFL playoffs just started and what a game yesterday by the Tennessee Titans, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs, @F-22Raptor how could you not be glabbing about that game? They were down by 21 starting the 2nd half and came back and won it. What a performance by Mracus Mariota wow! The play @2:15 was out of this world lol! He threw it, KC defender blocks it with his hands and it bounces right back to him and he has the presence of mind to take it in, reaching for the pylon for a TD. That was the highlight of many in that game including a great block he made @5:00 lol. You don't see QB's making great blocs that often.

 
What kind of Americans are there here when I haven't read a single post about the NFL, except from @Hamartia Antidote & @Nilgiri (who's Canadian!) about last year's superbowl? Where are you lots? What a bunch of sorry members when not a single mention of any of the major sports from the whole lot of youz!?

An Egyptian/American is more into American sports than all you slackers? Unbeleibable!

The NFL playoffs just started and what a game yesterday by the Tennessee Titans, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs, @F-22Raptor how could you not be glabbing about that game? They were down by 21 starting the 2nd half and came back and won it. What a performance by Mracus Mariota wow! The play @2:15 was out of this world lol! He threw it, KC defender blocks it with his hands and it bounces right back to him and he has the presence of mind to take it in, reaching for the pylon for a TD. That was the highlight of many in that game including a great block he made @5:00 lol. You don't see QB's making great blocs that often.


Was definitely an amazing game!
 
What kind of Americans are there here when I haven't read a single post about the NFL, except from @Hamartia Antidote & @Nilgiri (who's Canadian!) about last year's superbowl? Where are you lots? What a bunch of sorry members when not a single mention of any of the major sports from the whole lot of youz!?

An Egyptian/American is more into American sports than all you slackers? Unbeleibable!

The NFL playoffs just started and what a game yesterday by the Tennessee Titans, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs, @F-22Raptor how could you not be glabbing about that game? They were down by 21 starting the 2nd half and came back and won it. What a performance by Mracus Mariota wow! The play @2:15 was out of this world lol! He threw it, KC defender blocks it with his hands and it bounces right back to him and he has the presence of mind to take it in, reaching for the pylon for a TD. That was the highlight of many in that game including a great block he made @5:00 lol. You don't see QB's making great blocs that often.


The old webmaster (his name has since changed) was a Colts fan (LOL!) so I'd let him have it good
https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/nfl-season-2014.329971/#post-6082572

But as I have said the best way to keep the Patriots on a winning track is to stick with fatalism. So until they win we should just say they are washed up.
 
Was definitely an amazing game!

So far looks like the Titans are coming up this way to play the Pats next week. Should be fun!

The old webmaster (his name has since changed) was a Colts fan (LOL!) so I'd let him have it good
https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/nfl-season-2014.329971/#post-6082572

But as I have said the best way to keep the Patriots on a winning track is to stick with fatalism. So until they win we should just say they are washed up.

Agreed! I think the adversity is the most it's ever been this year, though, with all the recent rumors and news of the supposed feuding between Kraft, Bellichick and Brady regarding Brady's personal trainer Guerrero and the Jimmy Garappolo trade which is right up there with the Red Sox trading Babe Ruth to the Yankees in 1918 and the Curse of the Bambino that had lasted 80 years! I worry a bit that this is a new thing the Pats have never experienced before. Most of the fueling of the fire has always been from external sources, but now this is from within. Hope they can handle it.
 
So far looks like the Titans are coming up this way to play the Pats next week. Should be fun!



Agreed! I think the adversity is the most it's ever been this year, though, with all the recent rumors and news of the supposed feuding between Kraft, Bellichick and Brady regarding Brady's personal trainer Guerrero and the Jimmy Garappolo trade which is right up there with the Red Sox trading Babe Ruth to the Yankees in 1918 and the Curse of the Bambino that had lasted 80 years! I worry a bit that this is a new thing the Pats have never experienced before. Most of the fueling of the fire has always been from external sources, but now this is from within. Hope they can handle it.
If the Jags win, we face the Patriots. If the Bills prevail, it's the Steelers.
 

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