Residents of Alaska are no strangers to snow. With Anchorage’s average annual snowfall at 79 inches, snow can start as early as October (with some areas getting snowflakes all year long), making it critical to have equipment to handle large accumulations. Today, the experts at Anchorage Suzuki/Arctic Cat explain why having a good snowblower is important.

If you live in Alaska, snow is a huge part of your year. Here are three reasons why it is critical to own a snowblower: 

• Easy Cleaning: When accumulation is high and snow is heavy, a snowblower makes cleaning efforts much easier. The machine does the work for you, much like a lawnmower over grass. You don’t have to worry about hurting your body or overexerting yourself as you would with a shovel. Any member of your household can use the snowblower with ease, as the machine is self-propelled and lightweight to maneuver.
• Time Saver: Snowblowers reduce snow removal times and help get your property clean and safe quickly. Walkways and driveways are cleared in minutes, making it much less stressful if you need to go anywhere. Where shoveling would require hours of hard labor, snowblowers reduce that to about an hour of easy removal for a 2000 square foot area.
• All Terrain: Not all outdoor areas are flat—there will often be inclines and other tough terrain over which to move. Not to mention, drifts and high accumulations create mountains of snow on your property. With the right kind of snowblower, though, you will have no trouble with slopes or other tricky terrain. 

For more than 35 years, Anchorage Suzuki/Arctic Cat has been the leader in motorsport equipment, offering the best in snowblowers, lawnmowers, and ATVs. The dealer proudly stocks the best in the industry, such as Suzuki® and Arctic Cat®, as well as Husqvarna® lawn and garden equipment. Visit them online for more information on their inventory or call (907) 272-2412.