Howdy! I am planning to move to the southeast part of Michigan around this new years. I am excited to get out of my state and see what other parts of the USA have to offer. But one thing that really worries me, and that I wanted to reach out about, is the winters in the north.

I’m moving from Texas, so for the most part, snow or ice is rare, and it usually meant the whole city shut down for a few days if it happened that year. And now I need to coordinate a moving truck up to Michigan, which from what I know, snow is to be expected? Do y’all have any tips for dealing with this?

I’ll also be moving into a suburb area, is there anything I need to know about that? I’ve heard shoveling snow is kinda important, is that true? How often do you need to shovel snow?

Thanks y’all

  • Dem Bosain@midwest.socialEnglish
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    15 days ago

    You’re not accustomed to shoveling snow. If you can afford it, get a snow sweeper. You shouldn’t need a full-size snow blower, so have a shovel on hand if you get more than a foot of snow.

    Get an ice scraper for the car. You’ll need some salt for the steps and walkway. Snow tires are nice (I’ve heard. I’m from the UP, never used them myself.) Keep a thin pair of gloves in the car. I keep a blanket too, but that’s only in case I have an emergency and sleep in the car.