Battling One of the Worst Winter Storms I've Ever Seen

[@jimmerrithew453]

Hi Sandy. Twelve years ago, I moved from Eastern Ontario to central Alberta. Last week, we received 6 inches of wet, heavy, dense snow. My partner has lived in the Western prairies for most of her life. She helped shovel the walkway. She has said it was the heaviest snow she had ever encountered. When I told her that snow in Ontario and Quebec was heavy like that, she was amazed. Good luck with your snow. The good news is that you have a mill, so you can harvest and utilize any damaged trees.

[@sawingwithsandy]

It's wild how quickly things can go downhill here

[@bc8968]

Unbelievable,hanginthere, nature’s way of thinning, stay safe. Thanks for takin the time to video!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thank you. Sure has been a set back

[@marvindiamonjr.9631]

I always revel in the fact that I can handle most of the things that Mother Nature throws at me. That sort of thing brings out the man in you. It can be a lot of work at times, but work is what keeps the wheels turning and the heart pumping. Looking forward to a winter storm warning for my place from tonight until Friday. I've already got everything put away, so I'll have no obstacles when it comes to plowing. I have an open cab 3046R, so I can relate to you riding that mini-skid in the snow. Good luck to you, and I hope your ground freezes soon!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Sure keeps the heart going that's for sure with all the "refreshing" snow baths haha. I was feeling like after a warm start to the winter I got a bit of payback against me

[@PatrickKelly-b8o]

Stay safe Sandy !!!

[@robd38]

Hi Sandy, Rob here from mild Oakville ON, No snow yet here. I like the new added beam you have on the sawmill. Cheers Merry Christmas

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Rob! Merry Christmas

[@robertpoitras6809]

You make us travel in the great north with this one. Thanks for the mystic views

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for joining in on the video today Robert

[@geoffreykail9129]

Was born in London and remember those heavy lake effect snows. Glad to see your persistence with construction and protection. it's good to see some breezes clearing the canopy.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I've heard of good snow falls down that way for sure.

[@robertblacksmith4355]

Wow ! Alot of snow on the WestCoast of BC Raincouver lots of rain & wind!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Can imagine they get some good weather out there

[@earlzathome]

That mini skid worked fabulously! I was quite surprised too. Stay warm man!

[@sawingwithsandy]

It sure has been a great tool for the snow around the small buildings where the tractor can't maneuver as well

[@dakapbj]

He needs a sponsorship from Bobcat, those skidsteers would knock that out, and they have cabs

[@adirondackwoodsman]

Praying for the best possible outcome Sandy. I had several trees cleared out this summer around the camp and the outbuildings. Had a lot of learners. We have a fairly high snow load here as well. 70 pounds per sq. Foot.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thank you! Things are not looking good at this point but fingers crossed

[@scottbrooks2351]

i think the gods know what they're doing. sandy is blessed to have such a healthy forest. i can understand it would be difficult to watch it age and fall over but that's what trees do.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Sure takes the wind out of my sail some days like today for sure Scott

[@russellbelliveau1694]

Wow, all I can do I is send well wishes Sandy lol. Best of luck and great video coverage 😮

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Russell. Been a tough one for sure

[@L46C3]

I snowmobiled for some time decades ago and always wore a full face mask. I cannot for the life of me see the need for your face to be covered in snow; so cold.. or guys snow blowing in the wind, face frozen - you don't have too. They're only $15/25! Mine had a combination nose, mouth flap.. Now add ski goggles and you can be out there ALL DAY LONG, very comfortable. Enough said. Great Video, Sandy!

[@sawingwithsandy]

I save the cold weather gear for when it's cold out

[@L46C3]

@ OK? There’s nothing much colder than continuous snow melting on your face face. Or at least that’s the way I felt when I snow blowed. Keep up the good vids

[@sawingwithsandy]

It looked cold in the video but the air temperature is what makes me cold. In this video it was probably around -5C or so . Usually I don't start feeling the cold until around -15C or so . Thanks for coming along for the videos and appreciate you watching

[@RyanT951]

had this happen to me last november! its horrible!!!!!!!! i lost so many trees... its broke my heart! sooo much work to clean things up! funny how these trees survived for the last 100 years (on my land) and allll of a sudden they cant last a winter.... dunno? sad day out here indeed! good luck buddy Sandy!

[@247philly]

We had 5 feet in north west Pa over thanksgiving. I feel your pain

[@fricknjeep]

hi there sad for the trees , sad for you , but very pretty to see , i would like a 3 footer here , best of luck , john

[@johnk.3593]

This almost makes me miss living in the Sierras, but it makes me thankful that I live in South Carolina. It was a balmy 70 today.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Some days I want to pack it all in here and head south

[@inspectr1949]

@@sawingwithsandy Me too🥶

[@johnk.3593]

@@sawingwithsandy don't do that. You've put in far too much time and effort into your property. I do wish I had as much property as you.

[@geneporter4849]

Yea you have confidence me you are crazy if it snows down here we pop a jug of grand daddy’s old home made and ride it out as high as a plane God Bless Y’all my friend and have a merry merry Christmas 😅😅😅😅😅

[@markeustice618]

Looks like fun!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Sure will get some good snowmobiling in. only unfortunate part is the swamps and wetlands where most OFSC trails are aren't froze and the snow will insulate the ground from freezing for a time

[@peteanderson1714]

great attitude

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Pete!

[@deprived56501]

As much as I miss living in Idaho and Colorado, that right there is why I don't. Good luck on the trees staying upright. Good vid. Thanks.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Sure is a slow down with these big storms

[@mcsawmill]

I was lmao when you bumped the tree and got buried!

[@emilecrotteau7312]

🇨🇦 Looks like you might need a cab on your little skidsteer,,,Merry Christmas and a happy new year,,,,stay safe

[@sawingwithsandy]

Merry Christmas!

[@toddpacheco4748]

Sandy,goodness gracious that’s a lot of white stuff may things get better soon for you as far as snow ❄️ clearing 😮😊❤

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Todd. Sure will be a slow go from here on out

[@paulfrizzell31]

Incredible ❄️(hi Sandy)

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hey Paul!

[@philliphall5198]

It’s 56 and dry in West Texas Please be safe and stay hydrated and warm 😮 I hate the cold on old bones

[@sawingwithsandy]

Sure puts a chill on that's for sure. Thanks Phillip

[@critical-thought]

Ah the memories. Living in the south now, we don’t get that kind of snow. I don’t miss the cold, but I do occasionally miss the snowmobile and skis.

[@sawingwithsandy]

That's one thing I do enjoy about the winter. Getting out on the snowmobile

[@bobwollard9105]

Looky there, Daddy. It's Frosty, the snowman. And he's riding a Baumalight. How cool. 😂

[@sawingwithsandy]

hahha

[@carlmclelland7624]

Sandy, looks like a good day to curl up with a good book. Stay dry, buddy!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hey Carl! Sure was one of those days!

[@chadcollier250]

That mini skid goes in the snow better than I thought it would! Be careful!! Snow might not be the only thing you knock out of those trees.

[@sawingwithsandy]

It sure has been a great help with the snow. It gets great traction in the snow

[@barrystrachan6340]

Freezing rain would have been worse. Thank the Lord we are Canadians.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Yeah freezing rain is bad too

[@cattigereyes1]

It’s called science. Let’s hope we remain in the earths habitable zone!

[@sawingwithsandy]

I call it work haha

[@pgerry9400]

The snow removal will help the ground freeze for sure !

[@sawingwithsandy]

For sure. There's so mcc snow now I"m wondering how long the swamps and that will take to freeze

[@dakapbj]

Had to have some extra 'energy' in that warm sludge he was drinking, like a freaking avalanche from the trees, he needs a trip to Florida 🌞😎

[@sawingwithsandy]

I sure wouldn't mind a trip south right about now!

[@craigkay7891]

I Never in my 60 years have Referred to my delicious Coffee as Slugge !!! Sounds like motor oil !!!

[@volkerrohlfs6946]

be careful .. here, in northern germany, it's "heavy snowing" when we get 5cm snow within 48h ... but 5 foot? Crazy. But it looks great!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Sure can be a job getting it all taken care of for sure

[@stevek6921]

I tell ya, if trees could say, "Ahhhh." Hope you aren't devastated up there, Sandy.

[@sawingwithsandy]

The trees sure are not enjoying themselves around here these days

[@Z-Bart]

A snow blanket like that is good for septic systems. But, that's about it. Just more work for us mortals.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Sure is adding to the workload that's for sure

[@jimputnam2044]

Be careful bumping them. If the top snapped you be dead.

[@sawingwithsandy]

For sure

[@timscartoys9321]

Looks like an Abominable on a Beumalight!! Considering wind is your trees enemy, this time you are hoping for a nice breeze to knock the snow off! You sure had an awful lot of bent (hopefully not snapped) red pines!! Hopefully the damage will be as minimal as possible, and no further losses!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hey Tim! I’ve got my fingers crossed for sure.

[@frankdrahos8569]

Hopefully you got just enough of a breeze for most of the trees to unload without breaking in a big wind! Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Frank!

[@jmar5787]

Time to get the Tundra out!!

[@sawingwithsandy]

snow like this sure is a playground for a snowmobile

[@jmar5787]

@@sawingwithsandy hopefully not too many trees are affected with the heavy snowfall...

[@rodneywroten2994]

hope you brought the chain saw incase you get blocked in. prayers for you

[@sawingwithsandy]

Absolutely! I keep it on the front of my tractor as much has possible in the winter

[@clarencedobsonjr.2585]

1991 we had an ice storm in WNY. It leveled 90% of my red pines. Probably 5 acres. Got my woodmizer sawill about 4 years later. Wish I would have had it earlier

[@sawingwithsandy]

That would've been a big pile of trees. Sorry to hear about that.

[@clarencedobsonjr.2585]

@sawingwithsandy made you want to cry. Had some really nice trees. Build a log addition on my house before they came down

[@sawingwithsandy]

I can imagine that feeling. Sad when a few days later things are cleared up with the weather and the trees change the landscape so much

[@kensmith4918]

no snow here in central Florida ha ha

[@sawingwithsandy]

I think a trip for me is in order!

[@inspectr1949]

Got my 12x24x12 "car port" for my new tractor framed by the end of November then winter arrived here in the Adirondacks, roof will have to wait until spring, can't handle the winters here or the summers in Florida and too poor to migrate back and forth.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Sounds like a nice structure you've got coming along though

[@inspectr1949]

@@sawingwithsandy Really need a pole barn but hate to clear cut some of my heavily wooded 20 acres of towering red pines with a trout pond to make room for one, think spring 🌄.

[@runsolo7418]

Wonder if there's a snow blade available for the tracked vehicle?

[@sawingwithsandy]

I'm not too sure

[@emilecrotteau7312]

​@@sawingwithsandy A blower would be even better

[@RobertSimons-i4r]

Use a portable airhorn ..... the vibration given when sounding off will bring down a surprising amount of snow ....

[@sawingwithsandy]

I"ll have to try it . Thank you.

[@volkerrohlfs6946]

by the way - this tree lies in perfect 90degree angle on the roof - you could just nail it in that place ;)

[@sawingwithsandy]

hahha now that's I good idea

[@dougfoster1134]

Just a thought, but wouldn't your Mini Excavator be a better choice to bump the trees? The boom would reach higher up and keep you a little farther away from the base of the tree and the roof would afford a little more protection.

[@sawingwithsandy]

The mini excavator is under about 3 feet of snow unfortunately. It's likely in hibernation mode until I get things cleared out of the snow

[@andrewscott2866]

The year I bought a new snow bucket for my skidsteer the ground didn't freeze. Soooo frustrating with a sharp cutting edge.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I know the feeling. Last year I had a good stash of firewood ready to go for the winter and it ended up being quite warm

[@philliphall5198]

Looks dangerous to be out there in the trees 😢

[@sawingwithsandy]

I think so too

[@karivepsalainen5817]

All of those bend pines are gone. They will never straighten. Too much fibers are cut. Better call pro machines (Ponsse logging machine) to make that thinning now.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Will be an effort for sure

[@jerrygibs8120]

Praying for safety, strength, wisdom and peace in Jesus's Mighty Name. Blessings brother. ☝ 🙏💪

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Guess I should stop complaining about our mid as snow over mid is even worse! Been a warm winter here this year. Clearing snow can be fun but working in it usually isn’t!

[@sawingwithsandy]

I sure looking at the snow but working around it can be a handful. My log pile for the splitter is now out of view haha

[@camperjack2620]

How about firecrackers? Are they loud enough to make a big boom and shake the trees enough to loosen the snow?

[@Geminireaper53]

I just bought a homestead with a ton of mature red pine that was planted many many years ago. is there value in them?

[@paulcarlson-es1gw]

looks like your band sawing quota just went through the roof ! not the end of the world though

[@sawingwithsandy]

The logs are now lost out amongst the abyss haha

[@mfortier68]

Would you consider getting tracks for your tractor now?

[@sawingwithsandy]

I havne't seen tracks for my size machine but I sure would give it a go

[@tomcrank8701]

I bumped a tree that had a dead hanger in it with my skidloader and the top part of the tree broke off and came through the back window. Be VERY CAREFUL, those trees are unpredictable.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Absolutely. Lots of dangers out there in the woods

[@Kevin-yc4pl]

Is this the December 5,6,7 snow storm Ontario got hit with?

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hey Kevin, this would've been right around that time if memory serves me right. It's been snowing off and on for the last 2 weeks or so

[@clifforddaniels1317]

With snow like that fallin' I'd rather spend the day at Bob and Doug McKenzie's house.

[@roberto.peterson9917]

??? create and noise vibration like setting off tanerrite / tnt or even fireworks 🎇🎆 to shake trees 🎄

[@sawingwithsandy]

Would be a neat experiment ., I think at this point the snow is falling so fast I'm doomed

[@brianwestveer9532]

Was this snow a big system, or lake effect

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hey there Brian. It's hard to tell anymore as it snows here nearly every day

[@Cacheola]

Wet, heavy snow?

[@sawingwithsandy]

It’s pretty light so far but it’s the amount of it that’s causing problems

[@JosEPh-zy3yr]

Be Blessed in Jesus name!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thank you

[@jbbrown7907]

I think i would be more inclined to pack the snow, not move it.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I have to move it just to make way for the next round of snow. It's getting bad out there for sure

[@jbbrown7907]

@sawingwithsandy you can make way for more snow just by packing. That way, you don't have the piles.

[@stigmartinrnning6751]

I have watched you battled snow before, but this has too be the worst i have seen in your videos

[@sawingwithsandy]

It's the worst I've seen for sure

[@TheZigZiggy]

Where's that global warming when you need it? 😦

[@chrisjones-ys5zg]

sandy.. do you mean coffee when you say sludge?.. if you do?... please stop saying sludge... everyday hard working people... work very hard to grow, tend, harvest and with great pride try to make a coffee available for other people to enjoy... please respect those people on the plantations and their work and the product made... good luck with the new building you've got some pretty rough conditions to deal with... please be safe.. much love xxc

[@sawingwithsandy]

I drink espresso. I call it sludge as that’s the way I make. Certainly no reference to anyone or anything but me .

[@pddpup7767]

@@sawingwithsandy Sludge it is !!! lol