We get LOTS of snow here where I am, and BELIEVE IT OR NOT I probably put more hours in the seat in the winter compared to the summer, so highly value a front snowblower (hey--everyones' needs are different, right?) A snowblower isn't worth 2 cents in Florida for example. ;-)
There are times however, when I use my rear blade in the snow and it's the proper tool for the job compared to my treasured blower.
That and I can also use the 'blade a little in the summer.
Aren't tractors great?
We are expecting a big snowstorm here in New Brunswick this weekend and that would normally have me cringing, imagining how sore I'll be come Sunday night (walk behind blower + long driveway) but instead, I can't wait to fire up the wee beast and blower !