CCE-Niagara: Putting Knowledge to Work

 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County (CCE-Niagara) puts knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability and social well-being.

Rooted in every county of the state, our extensions bring local experience and research-based solutions together, helping New York state families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world.

Residential Snow and Ice Removal and Management

One of the consequences of living in the Northeast is that we frequently have to deal with snow and ice. Snow and ice make it difficult to walk or drive by creating obstructions (snow) or slippery conditions (ice). It is important to manage the snow and ice so that people and property are safe and accessible. A simple move, smooth and remove approach is recommended for most winter weather problems, where we move the snow, smooth out obstacles and improve traction and finally remove persistent hazardous conditions.

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• Dos and Donts for Barn Snow Removal: https://blogs.cornell.edu/eden/2025/12/04/heavy-snow-loads-dos-and-donts-for-barn-snow-removal/
• EDEN/DART Winter Storm Resources: https://eden.cce.cornell.edu/natural-hazards/winter-storms/
• EDEN/DART Power Outage Resources: https://eden.cce.cornell.edu/other-hazards/power-outages/
• NOAA Windchill Information: https://www.weather.gov/bou/windchill

Last updated January 26, 2026