Hudson Valley: Use This Old Snow Clearing Hack This Weekend

Snow is headed to the Hudson Valley this weekend, and an old shoveling hack might be exactly what you need to avoid one of the most common snow-related complaints.

Luckily, the southern half of New York State was spared from the lake-effect blizzard that recently covered many upstate towns (check out an amazing 23-foot tall snowman HERE). Finally, however, snow is on the way.

Unfortunate Side-Effects of Snowfall in the Hudson Valley

There are unfortunately several (unintended) consequences of winter weather, and most happen during the snow removal process by massive town and city snowplows. Luckily, there are a few things residents can to do.

How to Avoid Driveway "Sabotage" from Snowplows

Recently, New York's neighbors in Pennsylvania shared a simple tactic to avoid one of the most common snowplow related issues: driveways being buried in snowdrifts as the plow drives by (below).

Tips to Avoid Damage from Snowplows in New York

The Pennsylvania Department of transportation shares that clearing the snow completely from the side of your driveway will allow snow from the plow to be deposited in the clear area instead of the driveway beyond. There's also a tip for Hudson Valley residents who might experience mailbox damage.

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Some Hudson Valley Towns Will Replace Your Damaged Mailbox

The first step towards protecting your mailbox is ensuring it's the proper distance from the road and cleared of snow before the plows come. If you mailbox is still damaged, you might be entitled to a free replacement depending on where you live in the Hudson Valley. Find out more here.