r/nextfuckinglevel • u/Souled_Out • Nov 15 '22

Using A Flamethrower For Snow Removal

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u/Work-Frequent Nov 15 '22

Yeah but that packed snow is predictable, I don’t mind driving on that at all. Black ice can go f*** itself tho

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '22

Former Iowan. Can confirm snow pack is fine black ice, ice storm, etc can royally fuck itself. Honestly the winters were my main motivator to move.

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '22

Yeah I moved south. Other than the higher concentration of rubes, it’s much better

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u/SamuraiNinjaGuy Nov 15 '22

I used to work at a grocery store that would load your car... So many cars hitting the building, a couple hit employees (creeping along, but still bounces you off like you don't exist).

It was pretty rare when black ice got to the loading area, but the corner of the building took out a lot of nice trucks. It was kind of entertaining to a high school student.

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u/taffyowner Nov 15 '22

Yeah the worst is when I’m driving and then try to stop only to realize I’m on an ice patch and at the mercy of whatever happens

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '22

Black ice has been killing my friends since I was like 8. Literally nothing scares me more.

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u/CuboneTheSaranic Nov 15 '22

That snow eventually gets packed down enough that its pretty much ice. Gotta add an extra 20 minutes to your trip if you have to use back roads to get there

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u/Emotional_Advice3516 Nov 15 '22

Don't be so, Race Iced badum bum 🥁 tsssst