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Tips to remove snow faster, more efficiently

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Severe weatherFebruary 12, 2025 5:43 pm

Tips to remove snow faster, more efficiently

Preparing for snow — like covering a car window and using salt on concrete — can help make the removal process a bit easier. Storm Team4 Meteorologist Amelia Draper shares her tips.

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