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Mortabi d
We're moving to Anchorage next month (from South Carolina..hot hot hot) and are only looking at apartment homes with heated garages. However, this feature is difficult to come by. So, how long does it take to shovel the snow off your car in the morning?..and do you think it's a necessity to have a heated garage in places with harsh, long winters?
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You asked this question in the Chicago travel category. Chicago sometimes gets heavy snows but we only had 1 fairly heavy storm last Winter producing about 6" snow. The whole Winter had lass that 1 ft...not a normal season.
Anchorage not only gets feet of snow but lower temps and wind...that means blizzards.
It probably is hard to find a heated garage. Most people in Alaska plug-in the car when not in use. Engine block heaters are used to ensure the car will start after sitting in below zero temps...check it out:
http://fordofkirkland-fordparts.com/images/Ford/01_XPD_EngBlockHtr.jpg
http://www.portablecarheater.org/images/eb2.jpg
You also might have to get a set of tire chains as ice is worse to drive on as snow. The chains dig into the surface making a steadier ride:
http://www.arielbravy.com/travel/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/I-love-this-style-of-tire-chains.jpg
Shoveling off the car? I'll never do it. You'll probably be shoveling off your house's roof. For the car or truck I'd use a push broom for heavy snowfall...it won't scratch the hood, roof and trunk. Time? If I was going to use this broom, the snow would have to be over 8" or so. Depending on the car...1 min for a Prius / 3 min for a Ford Expedition:
http://www.foodservicefiresale.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=UPDSFB-24P&Click=80233
For lighter snow get a smaller broom/scraper. An expandable one for a van or SUV or a smaller version. AFter the broom, finish off with th smaller one. The scraper will be very important as it will be your first weapon to attack ice:
http://www.chinatraderonline.com/Files2/pic/2008-5/2/Snow-brush-with-ice-shovel--Ice-scraper---Ice-Scoop-with---without-Brush-1047162481.jpg
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1-ICE-SCRAPER-SNOW-BRUSH-Car-Windshield-20-LONG-HANDLE-STURDY-BRAND-NEW-/00/s/MzUwWDM1MA==/$(KGrHqEOKp!E6WiYRugJBOtZI9e-(!~~60_35.JPG
2nd weapon...Deicer:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31TY10S56RL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
You'll also need warm durable gloves, a heavy winter coat, a warm hat and waterproof boots.
Last year Anchorage had record snow fall...be prepared:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304587704577330891295685530.html
http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/record-snow-aims-for-anchorage/63103
You asked this question in the Chicago travel category. Chicago sometimes gets heavy snows but we only had 1 fairly heavy storm last Winter producing about 6" snow. The whole Winter had lass that 1 ft...not a normal season.
Anchorage not only gets feet of snow but lower temps and wind...that means blizzards.
It probably is hard to find a heated garage. Most people in Alaska plug-in the car when not in use. Engine block heaters are used to ensure the car will start after sitting in below zero temps...check it out:
http://fordofkirkland-fordparts.com/images/Ford/01_XPD_EngBlockHtr.jpg
http://www.portablecarheater.org/images/eb2.jpg
You also might have to get a set of tire chains as ice is worse to drive on as snow. The chains dig into the surface making a steadier ride:
http://www.arielbravy.com/travel/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/I-love-this-style-of-tire-chains.jpg
Shoveling off the car? I'll never do it. You'll probably be shoveling off your house's roof. For the car or truck I'd use a push broom for heavy snowfall...it won't scratch the hood, roof and trunk. Time? If I was going to use this broom, the snow would have to be over 8" or so. Depending on the car...1 min for a Prius / 3 min for a Ford Expedition:
http://www.foodservicefiresale.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=UPDSFB-24P&Click=80233
For lighter snow get a smaller broom/scraper. An expandable one for a van or SUV or a smaller version. AFter the broom, finish off with th smaller one. The scraper will be very important as it will be your first weapon to attack ice:
http://www.chinatraderonline.com/Files2/pic/2008-5/2/Snow-brush-with-ice-shovel--Ice-scraper---Ice-Scoop-with---without-Brush-1047162481.jpg
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1-ICE-SCRAPER-SNOW-BRUSH-Car-Windshield-20-LONG-HANDLE-STURDY-BRAND-NEW-/00/s/MzUwWDM1MA==/$(KGrHqEOKp!E6WiYRugJBOtZI9e-(!~~60_35.JPG
2nd weapon...Deicer:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31TY10S56RL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
You'll also need warm durable gloves, a heavy winter coat, a warm hat and waterproof boots.
Last year Anchorage had record snow fall...be prepared:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304587704577330891295685530.html
http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/record-snow-aims-for-anchorage/63103
How do parents forget their child in their car?
Liz
This seems to be the way a lot of children die when left in a hot car. They say they forgot. How do you forget that you didn't take your child to daycare. WTF.
http://vitals.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/11/11640581-two-children-die-in-hot-cars-as-risky-season-begins
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It makes no sense to me how you forget your child. My son goes everywhere with me and I've never once been like oops I forgot he was with me. It's just a stupid excuse
It makes no sense to me how you forget your child. My son goes everywhere with me and I've never once been like oops I forgot he was with me. It's just a stupid excuse
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