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Thank you so much for your advice!  It's good to know the snowblowers can handle the frigid weather.  Further to John Davies response, most snowfalls there are 4-6", and he will probably have to throw the snow 10 or 12 feet (the driveway's not so wide, but long).  After reading through a lot of other posts on here, I guess my Dad's driveway is nowhere as "gigantic" as one on an acreage!

So, thanks again - I really appreciate the information.

Hi,

I'm contemplating buying a snowblower for my Dad, and have some basic questions.  I've read many of your posts, and am a little lost right now with all the discussions!...lol

He lives in Alberta, Canada - where they get only a foot and a half of snow per year.  But since he has a gigantic driveway, sidewalk and patio, he has a lot of ground to cover, and since all his neighbors are aging, I think a snowblower could help him.  However, although there is not much snow, it gets very cold (25 below - Fahrenheit) and he doesn't have a garage.  Will the snowblower still start if it's stored in an unheated garden shed?  And, given that there's not much snow, but cold, does he need to get the heavy-duty ones (2 stage?) that I have seen mentioned?  Or will it be enough to get a "lighter" one?  Is a snowblower practical in terms of maintenance and starting?

I would really appreciate any advice anyone has to offer.  I hope these questions weren't too laughable for this forum!

Thank you.