We don't get tons of snow here most winters. But we do get a few that need shoveling. Some winters more than others. I am not compulsive about it. But if I don't keep the end of the driveway clear the snowplow throws snow backup on it, the stuff is usually slush that refreezes over night. In the morning it is nearly impossible to get thru. I am the one who shovels our driveway as my DH and son are out plowing others driveways in a huge condo complex.