Caught in the Worst Winter Snowstorm I've Ever Seen

This was the worst winter snowstorm I've ever seen. I'm used to lots of snow in the winter time but never the equivalent of two months of snow in two days time. That's exactly what I experienced on today's episode. I'll do what any hearty winter-loving person would do in today's video and fire up the snowmobile in hopes of taking a tour of the property to identify any damage. There's only one problem, the depth of snow was significantly deeper than I anticipated and even though I ride one of the best off-trail snowmobiles in existence, I ended up in over-my-head, literally. Glad you're all along today to see exactly what transpired in this massive winter snowstorm. Here we go!
#sawingwithsandy #skidoo

[@davidbleicher1705]

Greatest snowmobile video ever! That was tremendous.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks David! Sure got my heart going trying to keep the snowmobile from sinking

[@ronniewayne4392]

I agree!! Wise man once said “that’s deep”

[@marshayoung9387]

@@sawingwithsandy why didn't you take the tractor in the first place ? You should have known you were going to get stuck in the first place.

[@Truth1561]

Tree-mendous

[@ericgardner3116]

Record set for "Oh Ya's"! Outstanding!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Haha was having fun with it for sure

[@alaskatrac]

Hi Sandy, I have to smile as I watch this video of you and your Skandic superwide . I live in Northern Alaska and have trapped up here for fifty years now. I presently own two Skandics and have driven this kind of machine thousands of miles on the trapline. I never leave the yard without a big scoop shovel, an axe, and a come-along with a bunch of rope. Make yourself a box that fits in the back behind your seat. I have never had the luxury of a backup to pull me out so this is how I made it to age 72 without being stranded in the wild and maybe not making it. The Skidoo Skandic SWT is in my opinion, the best machine made for getting a guy out and back in deep snow. If you give it more gas at the start, they usually will jump up on top of the snow and if it were not so narrow on your trails you could keep it on top much longer. I have enjoyed your wood sawing videos very much and have thought about a Woodland Mills sawmill but my wife thinks it is too late in my life for that.. Enjoy your snowmachines and sawmill and God bless you this winter. Arctic Circle Dave

[@sawingwithsandy]

Great to hear from ya Dave. Always nice to hear from others who have used machines like mine. That Skandic sure has a lot of function that's for sure. I just have to get better at riding it. I'm not used to the real deep snow as you could tell. Sure surprised me just how it kept on going. I 'll have to get that box for the back built as I've been meaning to do that to get a chainsaw mounted there as well. Anyways, thanks again Dave, be well!

[@terryk3118]

What a great adventure! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@carlaaxelson6338]

I love this guy. He never gets worked up

[@sawingwithsandy]

unless my sludge machine breaks haha

[@jamestreanor182]

Totally

[@lindacox8156]

What a FUN ride !!! Thanks for taking us along!!!

[@mudderman8620]

Now that’s an adventure Sandy. I never would’ve ventured out to begin with. Take caution in that much snow. Many a man has met his maker over exerting. I know you live it every day but things tend to speak up on at times. It was a great watch. 😊

[@sawingwithsandy]

Great time out for sure. Always enjoy the backwoods rides on the old Skandic!

[@Helene2367]

Fun Fun Fun! Thanks for taking us along.

[@TheTriangle4]

We had 30" in central NY 2 years ago so I feel for ya. I've never seen a snowmobile go in powder like that, impressive!!!

[@sawingwithsandy]

NY even makes the news here sometimes with the weather you get. Especially Buffalo. Thanks for checking out the video today Jim

[@steveoshei1819]

@@sawingwithsandy yeah.We've seen some monsters over the years.Great video!

[@KaliAndy2]

I lived in midwest for awhile and its kind of hilarious when my friends from there freak out over a couple ft storm. I have lived in Tahoe part time since 2008. Mountain I snowboard got like 80ft think it was 2009. Got 31-32 feet this year so far over last couple months.

[@papajeff5486]

I don’t have a snowmobile, never needed one. I’ve lived in Tennessee, Texas and Kentucky, and love playing in the snow. I’ve only seen your kind of snow on the Pacific North West, Tacoma, Washington and Alaska. However, I watch videos of snowmobiling, your’s is the first I’ve seen of a normal guy, in new powder. THAT WAS SO COOL, REAL. Thank you sooo much for sharing.

[@KarlBunker]

Wow, that's some serious snow. 😁 Kudos to your Skandic and your driving skills that you made it as far as you did. Thanks for sharing the adventure.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I kept just hoping the snowmobile didn't stall as if it did it would be staying there for some time haha. Thanks for coming along for the tour Karl!

[@jeepo4059]

Looks like that forest is about to become a mighty dangerous place!!

[@jonym45]

Good workout!

[@sawingwithsandy]

That is for sure!

[@timabbott2514]

I've watched a lot of your videos but now I'm an absolute fan! That was great!! I found myself leaning in my chair and twisting my toes up when you were trying to make the corners! Looks like a lot of fun, but I'm happy you're the one having it and not me! Great video!

[@66fitton]

😆👍

[@fredWaxBeans11111]

Ha! I love at 16:40 "kinda comfortable here.....". You can just imagine if you offered to help, He would say, "Nope, I'm good" 🌨☃

[@sawingwithsandy]

hahaha I"d just ask ya to toss me a sludge

[@tonyharris4354]

Your attitude is awesome, even in difficult situations. That’s admirable! Like you said, “snow machines are a lot of fun, until it’s stuck, then it’s a lot of work” keep Rockin!! Love your videos!

[@jamescolvin5995]

Thanks for sharing, your snowmobile is a tank. It looks absolutely beautiful there. Love all the snow. You definitely have the equipment to take care of it.

[@rjrotermund]

Ugh, reminds me of my Massachusetts days. No thank you. I'me happy in the southeast - no snow.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Some days I’d sure trade the snow as well

[@rjrotermund]

@@sawingwithsandy It's fun to watch. but that crap stays for a long long time - well past it's welcome. Never been in a storm over 3' - 4' is just crazy!

[@gwgrote5]

Looks like you shrunk Sandy! 😎 Wow to all that snow. Great footage, it's really beautiful. P.S. Thanks for wiping our eyes.❅❄⛄

[@still_learning_stuff]

Most fun video ever! I'm also in Central Ontario, and did what you did, but in the opposite order. Spent a tank of diesel snowblowing some of my paths, then took the SWT for excursions into the woods. Watching your video was a flashback for me of tipping the Skandic over, getting stuck, unstuck, and stuck again. Next time I'm in that deep snow, I'm packing snowshoes, and putting on the ski skins for better flotation. I don't know if yours has the articulating rear end, but I think mine saved me when backing up out of trouble. Thanks for a great video.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I'm with ya there Paul. I think I was over optimistic going out during the storm thinking I would just drive around haha. I sure learned my lesson. Mine does have the articulating rear end. Does help alot I bet. I've got a grand touring 15" track and that think would've been done even backing out of the shed haha

[@jdc5941]

👍🤣😂 I hope you had as much fun making this video as I had watching it, I think you did. Fantastic. ❄️

[@sawingwithsandy]

I had a blast!

[@xpoolguy5406]

That was an excellent video. We got the same storm Christmas day. When it was done we had 34". The Skandic was impressive. I chuckled every time you got rolled off, knowing exactly what it feels like. Thanks

[@sawingwithsandy]

haha those Skandics are great but they sure do like to tip

[@TheAhmayz]

Love your sunny disposition. Beautiful scenery

[@sleepycat8887]

I never felt so anxious watching a snow ❄️ video! The buried alive under snow feeling has never been so real 😂. We don’t get snow like this in the 🇬🇧, thank goodness 😅.

[@MainelyHybridHomesteading]

Wow that was a fun adventure and a well earned 'likearoo'! Thanks for the ride Sandy! I was smiling and laughing the entire way! Brings back great memories! Great sled! Nice rescue job!

[@wallacefrey6247]

Thanks for taking us along.Being from SE Texas I have never seen anything like that,but the snow reminds me of the little styrofoam balls in a bean bag.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Probably pretty similar. Just like a bottomless pit of foam. I'd trade ya for some nice warm heat right about now haha

[@dherman0001]

Sandy, youre a stand up guy! Keep grinding! God Bless you brother, stay warm and safe!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks David!

[@natewelch6490]

Man that was awesome! Looks like you were having a blast (of snow lol). Would love it if we got a snow storm like that here. Roof on your sawmill shed looks like it's holding up good. I've been trying to find a Skandic for sale around here and they are practically unobtanium. I saw 1 several hours away and it sold pretty quick! Stay safe out there and take it easy

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hey Nate! Yeah I was taking a trip back into the woods to check on my samwill sheds and I didn't know what I was about to see. Good to know they held up as now I"m pretty confident they will last for any future storms as well. My skandic was a very lucky purchase as I just happened to be the first person to get there to buy it. Sure are hard to come by

Thanks for the laugh Sandy!😂

[@sawingwithsandy]

haha happy to have ya along Janne

[@lumberjill6598]

Holy poo that's a lot of snow! I'm no stranger to snow, but that amount will bring buildings down. So fun and so terrifying at the same time! I wish you luck on snow removal! Take care Sandy. ❄✌

[@sawingwithsandy]

Sure has been an adventure haha

[@pjinpa]

LOVE the accent... and the attitude!!! "Can do" is an understatement! LOVE IT!!! I SO hope you really go through your vid and pull some stills from it - there's some FLAWLESS shots of undisturbed snow, which are truly hard to get! BRAVO, man - don't even know ya, but love ya like a brother already!

[@sawingwithsandy]

I appreciate the support!

[@buddyreed2623]

Hello Sandy. Most everyone has already said everything. For that storm to catch you off guard like that must have been one of those once in a decade storms. Riding through the branches must have not felt good. A full-face helmet might have been the thing to have. Have good days!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Sure was a big one! I knew something was coming but didn't think it would be like this. Thanks for coming along for the ride today

[@SL_Smith]

Love your videos and laugh with you as you venture out. As you talk to us in the camera I am right there with you. Brrrrr. Keep up the educational and entertaining videos. The fact that you can film all this in your back yard is priceless! Submarine snowmobile!!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Always happy to have ya along for the adventure. Sure is a great time out in the woods (even if a bit cold and snowy)!

[@johnelliott7375]

Amazed that you are going through it without a front bob

[@God_Bless_President_Trump]

Thanks for the ride, I really enjoyed watching it from my warm bed 😌 🤠

[@stevek6921]

Holy smokes. Glad it ended well. It was looking a little sideways there for a minute!

[@sawingwithsandy]

I was thinking I was done after about 50' of driving but couldn't turn around

[@electron4784]

Thanks for the wilderness tour.

[@deprived56501]

Nope. Nuh uh. Too flippin much snow and cold. Fireplace. Coffee. Book. Hibernate. Still good vid. Thanks.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Haha I hear ya Joe!

[@johnr5252]

There should be snow like this every day of winter and not this warm crap we have now.

[@judyrobinson9556]

Wow that snowmobile is amazing! I live in Wisconsin so I've seen some pretty deep snow. Only one or two like that one though. I was on pins and needles hoping you'd make it back and not get hurt. That was quite an adventure!

[@trevorgifford8917]

the mighty Skandic, she aint fast or pretty but talk about go-anywhere ability.Love it

[@dallasjohnson4378]

That is an insane amount of snow

[@sawingwithsandy]

I for sure wasn't used to this

[@butchlewis2136]

Pleased to meet you Sandy! 1st time viewing. I just loved the snow mobile adventure. Just great!!

[@parryisland]

Hey Sandy, Im in Parry Sound and we got the same storm. You gotta be in shape to do what you just did. Love your videos

[@sawingwithsandy]

You guys always get big storms it seems. So close to the lake. Beautiful area for sure

[@vintagesawyer6246]

What was the date and location of this storm?

[@parryisland]

@@vintagesawyer6246 Christmas eve it started

[@Mini-Me]

I've never seen so much snow. It's buzzing as I watch in my cosy bed. Thank for taking us out and about lad .

[@johnelliott7375]

I'm surprised that you don't have like swing doors or a blind of some kind to cover it from drifting and blowing. Crazy and enjoy it the best you can.

[@sawingwithsandy]

That would be a good upgrade I think John

[@raykatroyak9835]

Absolutely beautiful and amazing. Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 thanks for sharing.

[@RLee-zs1ds]

Best advice NEVER venture out in deep snow without snowshoes, whether you are on a snowmobile or in a car.. We had 4 meters (13 feet ) of snow one year and this advice comes from personal experience.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Sure are handy to have

[@MattFortier73]

This guy is so unprepared it's hard to watch. No snow suit? No winch! No Helmut? Wtf

[@yuriy82-69]

Indeed. Whatever the manufacturer, shit happens, and worst it happens accidentally. So i always have pair of my wide skies, shotgun, ammo, some food, matches within plastic bag, and map to reach the nearest forest cabin, even inside my head if not in GPS unit. And tend not to deviate more than 20-25 km from the nearest one.

[@joesinakandid528]

@@yuriy82-69 and @MattFortier73 ------HMmmmm Yuri and Matt - why not pull a trailer (or an Umiak), a generator, a large tent with a woodstove, a sleeping bag, folding cot and lots of food? Maybe a full sized ham radio to go with that Genset as well? Sandy was just traveling around no further than a short walk back to the Heavy Equipment at the house and he certainly wasn't in any actual danger. Give him a break, eh!

[@thecraftaholic4223]

Wow!!! A how to and a what not to do in deep snow! What an adventure that was! Glad your ok!

[@loafandjug321]

Stand on the back of the sled with all your weight behind the seat. That will keep the front of the sled from diving into the snow.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Think that's worth a shot. Thanks

[@Bushman9]

So I am lying in bed watching the video and every time you tried to turn I could feel my body rolling in the same direction. Second most fun I’ve ever had in bed! 😆 I’m in eastern Ontario… and it’s coming our way.

[@ravenrock541]

Well, I imagine you'll have plenty of wood to harvest come spring. A very entertaining vid but I live by the Gulf of Mexico and I think I'll take my chances with hurricanes.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Haha I hear ya. I’d trade ya for a nice warm sunny breeze right now

[@mattheweburns]

That is wild! The snow is just so fluffy

[@frankdrahos8569]

Reminds me of 1969-70 when I was 9 years old and lived in the Albany,NY area. We got 3 storms in a row of 12” plus. Our 1st snow machine could not handle that deep powder the way yours can!

[@sawingwithsandy]

I can imagine the back to back storms would feel like they were never going to end!

[@frankdrahos8569]

@@sawingwithsandy I guess I was 10 years old and my Dad bought this surplus snow machine call a Snow Ghia for cheap. It had a Sachs 21 hp motor and about a 15” track. It stepped along ok on a crust or shallow powder but with anything over about 10” it was an absolute pig!

[@johnelliott7375]

Almost there now wow.

[@johnelliott7375]

Surprised that you are not wrecked or stuck, I forget what they are called they make a kit for riding in snow that is deep like that. He has used it only once. He goes up there every year except for the pandemic years and no border crossing. That is just down right deep and probably wet snow.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I think I know what ya mean. They mount on the front of the machiene. Keep ya afloat

[@shAnn0n1]

"This thing turns like a school bus", I love watching snow videos, so I understand how you're channel ended up in my feed, and I'm so excited to have found you and this content!!! Just unbelievable the amount of snow you were skiing in, and the sinking!!! "If you don't like snow, don't come around here", lol!!!

[@erniet9323]

aim the camera so we can see what you see ahead of you, not the front of the snowmobile

[@palmyrafoxy6860]

You have taken us far beyond literature!!!! You risked to make this video sir. Thank you, thank you take care an image would not be worth an accident for us. Cheers

[@titania145]

What a beautiful spot, hard but a total winter wonderland 🤗🥰 🙏🏻

[@genewileyopa]

O, my that is a bunch of snow. Glad you made it back. Probably had the family concerned. Be awhile before that melts. Most likely going to get more. Be safe and have fun.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I'm hoping the winter isn't done yet although the weather really hasn't been all that cold this year. Lakes still thawed here. Crazy winter Gene

[@dogriffiths]

This is one of my absolute favorite videos on KZbin. I love the way that whatever goes wrong doesn't phase you and you treat it in the same way. That must be a tough place to live, but also an incredibly beautiful one. Thanks for the videos.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I appreciate your support David!

[@Chris-Rife]

Loved watching you on the snowmobile looked like a lot of fun!

[@booswalia]

That's a lot of snow. Deep snow can be so exhausting. Thanks for wiping my nose now and again. 🤣

[@goodsamaritanfirewoodproject]

WoW ! That’s an incredible amount of snow ! The trip in was magical . Great video

[@tonyeveland2893]

that is true reality entertainment. Great video hope the weather gives you a brake. Thanks Sandy

[@sawingwithsandy]

Glad to have ya along Tony!

[@fiskfarm]

I replaced the factory skiis on our sleds when we were in Maine with wider skiis and they would surge right to the surface. We had rather big engines which really helps as well. We rode 3 ft of powder and better. BUT you cannot stop. You stop and it would cost you a good half hour building a ramp of snow to get back on top again. Have fun Sandy👍😎👌

[@miguelmiranda8437]

Too much snow in the floor keeping warmed and got some places to walking Sandy you have the brave to clean the snow.

[@bobstewart4342]

Best snow machine I ever saw . I need one.

[@452Boatman]

Holy Crap Sandy...This by far the best video youve done. What a crazy snow storm. We had a similar one of 3 feet about 3 weeks ago along the North Shore of Superior. Love your Snow Machine. awesome stuff!!! That machine snow plowing was so ridiculous.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hey Steve! I appreciate the support. You've got some wicked storms up off Superior I bet. I've been up that way a decade or so ago and some beautiful country. Sure was a big storm for us down south here. I don't what got into that Skandic but it just wanted to show what it could do I guess. If only I was a better rider haha

[@jackhollingsworth868]

Wow! Thanks Sandy for taking us along on that adventure. Being from Southwest Mississippi we be rarely see snow let alone a blizzard. Awesome!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Glad you came along for the trip Jack

[@miguelmiranda8437]

Hi sandy sorry for the wood greens.you’re wonderful men working hard keeping warm see too many snow.keeping wood inside home Drinking coffee tea you the bests love you’re jobs

[@johnelliott7375]

Sweet and hang in there and enjoy it as best you can.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks John!

[@johnelliott7375]

@@sawingwithsandy always welcome be safe and careful with all that snow on your rooftops!

[@duanegourneau6248]

Wow, that's amazing!

[@runsolo7418]

My free vote is to use the slab wood to make siding to keep the weather/snow out. Not to rub it in, we are still snow free in Southern New Brunswick

[@sawingwithsandy]

That would do the trick for the sawmill for sure

[@JamesMcnichol-ss2oc]

This was very informative I’m a diy guy and I have been looking for a economical way of heating and cooling my farm shop

[@savagefirewood]

Love it! a snowmobiler myself. I’m Hour west of Ottawa we just got dumped on 30cm nothing quite what you got. Awesome video brother cheers 👌🏻🔥🇨🇦

[@cabinstuff]

We did the same thing a fews years back and still can't believe we made it. Lol. Your video is the best ever!!

[@wemcal]

awesome great video... that snowmobile is great... february of last year, when we got our storm the pines and magnolias were the trees that snapped and took the power out for a week. great video.. and stay safe

[@talita191]

Man!!!... you have good machines!!!!...snow is amazing....

[@robertsnyder6645]

Being an old snowmobiler growing up my uncle sold AMF ski dadler snowmobiles my dad bought one with a 24 inch track. That sled had 8 inch wide skis. The nose didn’t dive down like the skidoo’s great video brings back a lot of memories. Thanks man !!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Great to have ya along for the ride Robert. Sounds like a great old machine you used to ride.

[@jeffhuffman5433]

I have never encountered that much snow it's really impressive that snowmachine Made it as far as it did it looks fun but a lot of work thanks for sharing Sandy

[@sawingwithsandy]

After about 50' I thought for sure the sled was done! But it kept on moving until I got it stuck in the IBC cage ahha

[@markholmes1346]

Wow!!! What a great video, now that’s some snow, that’s way to much for me and I live in Michigan 😂 Thanks for sharing Sandy, you made it a lot farther than I thought you would. That Scandic is a total beast of a machine!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Truthfully I made it alot farther than I even thought I"d make it. I thought I was stuck afer about 50' from the shop. Really happy with the old submarine snowmobile haha

[@rutigerescobar3827]

Probably one of the most "central Ontario " videos I've watched! 🇨🇦 you get my sub 100%!! Were quite south of you in the caledon area and all we've been getting is ice and rain! Awsome content!

[@Morpheen999]

Love it when the snows deep! looks like you could use some bigger powder ski's on that Ski doo!

[@sawingwithsandy]

I think you’re right. Some good wide ones would help for sure

[@billyhaddock5540]

Sandy, it took bigga balls to take ur snowmobile out in that deep snow.. glad u made-it back home. glad i live in florida..

[@AS-cq6uq]

Everytime Sandy says it’s deep, you gotta drank a shot. Keep ya warm eh

[@sawingwithsandy]

hahaha I was sure loving that word in this video wasn't I

[@petrasant5495]

Absolutely beautiful! You enjoying four foot of snow, whilst we have four foot of floods! Greetings from a wet and windy Wales, UK.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hi Petra! Thanks for coming along for the tour

[@jonkwilloughby]

Wow that was amazing!!

[@seanleonard7602]

Wow great video what a storm just unbelievable

[@MadHatter764]

Best video this new year !

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for that!

[@rodneyslone5797]

sandy you know no fear. awesome video

[@sawingwithsandy]

Glad you enjoyed the video Rodney

[@1956jensen]

Thanks for the snowride, Sandy. That was fun.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for coming along for the ride

[@edwardbergeronjr.1976]

Sandy couldn’t stop laughing , I alway enjoy your videos

[@sawingwithsandy]

Great to hear that Edward! I appreciate you watching

[@vogelj2009]

Thanks for the great ride along!! Great fun! Stay safe.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Jack!

[@crowtubecrozier2857]

I'm from Maine born and raised, wish we had this kind of snow

[@dannyzuern6353]

That was awesome you made me think of the good old days when we went looking for big snow drifts to plow through great video

[@coldspring624]

Sweet sweet snow machine Sandy.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Really glad to have it today

[@tyroneyoung4106]

😮 that’s allooooot of snow! Thinking with the wide track you’d float on the snow but other then that, you’re still going through it!! That’s amazing!! Scandic for days!!😂

[@sawingwithsandy]

I was really surprised. The 24" track has never really sunk down much before and today it seemed like it wasn't even there

[@Willy12927]

Thanks for the adventure. Have only experienced a snow like this twice in my 75 years.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Glad you came along for the tour William

[@carolewarner101]

HOLY SMOKES!!!!! I grew up in Michigan, but I never lived through a storm that dumped THAT much snow! We got almost 3' in a 24 hour period once, and it took our town over a week to dig out. Being city folk, we didn't have a snow mobile (that's what they called 'em back then). Good thing we had cross country skis. I hopped on mine and went around to all the elderly neighbors to check up on them. Ended up wrapping up Mrs. Pearl in blankets and pulling her back to our house. She had no electricity, only a hand pump well to her kitchen sink and a small pile of wood next to her wood stove. We had a big pot belly stove and a big pile of coal, so we brought her home for a couple of days to stay with us. While she was at our place, we went back over to shovel her out and bring in a bunch of wood. Stocked up her frig with casseroles mom baked her and we're able to get her home safe and sound after a few days. But DANG, you got probably twice as much snow as we did!