RECORD BREAKING STORM~Clearing the Roads~Snow Plowing~Nova Scotia

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  • Опубліковано 19 січ 2025

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  • @arthurhague4205
    @arthurhague4205 10 місяців тому +2

    I’m amazed on how much viewers are amazed😁

  • @leolarocque-h4e
    @leolarocque-h4e 11 місяців тому +10

    Like the video Jim .you had very much snow .

  • @lifeofbrian7994
    @lifeofbrian7994 11 місяців тому +1

    Love your videos. Well done. and big snow...

  • @donaldcostello8312
    @donaldcostello8312 11 місяців тому +3

    Those were some of your best videos .

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому

      Thank you Donald! I keep trying to do better.

  • @Fauttquecapousse
    @Fauttquecapousse 11 місяців тому +2

    My dream to plow that kind of storm once 🙏🔥 impressive

  • @John-kr7iz
    @John-kr7iz 11 місяців тому +4

    thats some amazing footage

  • @jpb1atlantic
    @jpb1atlantic 11 місяців тому +2

    Excellent, Jim. I figured that storm would feature in your upcoming videos! You provide a “behind the scenes” look many of us never get to see! Thanks - and keep them coming.

  • @dirkus3722
    @dirkus3722 11 місяців тому +2

    I used to plow parking lots and driveways and I always wished for a big snowstorm.....until the big snowstorm came. It's really satisfying getting everything opened up in a big storm though. Thanks for the video!

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому

      Same here! With big snow it feels like you are actually doing something. Much more satisfying!

  • @russellmcknight7226
    @russellmcknight7226 11 місяців тому +3

    Brings back memories of our country road by a AC grader with V plow and wing and for days afterwards the DOT dozer pushing the banks back.

  • @Tbird1549
    @Tbird1549 11 місяців тому +3

    That sure was a lot of snow. Haven’t seen that much since I used to live in NJ I can remember the blizzard of 78 when I was a kid. Great footage!

  • @robertmintz63
    @robertmintz63 11 місяців тому +1

    The V on that loader did a good job of rolling the snow

  • @DManGrand
    @DManGrand 11 місяців тому +2

    Crazy night...lol

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому

      It was a wild storm that's for sure!

  • @bigjoesburgers
    @bigjoesburgers 11 місяців тому +3

    Wow. Impressive.

  • @antonlueker9648
    @antonlueker9648 Місяць тому +1

    We just got a brand new Volvo loader…. I haven’t run it yet but it’s fast and hydraulics are fast and powerful. Crazy they had a dozer out, I’ve never seen that much snow ❄️ in person. Blizzard 🥶 of ‘96 was about 3 feet but nothing like in this video. Great 👍 video and editing!!!

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  25 днів тому

      Thanks for the comment! It has been 9 years since we had this much snow! Take care and stay safe!

  • @tomfillmore9710
    @tomfillmore9710 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video buddy thanks for sharing take care

  • @geedubb-q1u
    @geedubb-q1u 11 місяців тому +3

    You guys sure got hammered.

  • @JuliusCrawley-m6w
    @JuliusCrawley-m6w 11 місяців тому

    Love this video was up in Halifax Nova Scotia when in the Navy in 1969

  • @johnwilliamson-c2z
    @johnwilliamson-c2z 11 місяців тому +1

    Good job to all the highway crews. I was surprised to see so many roads so cleared so soon.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому

      Thank you! We try to do the best we can and appreciate your kind words!

  • @John-kr7iz
    @John-kr7iz 11 місяців тому +3

    man you you guys had a hell of a storm out there

  • @haraldmoeller-cp6nj
    @haraldmoeller-cp6nj 11 місяців тому +1

    We are just south of Digby and feel very fortunate to have missed most of this. Like your channel good resolution on the camera .

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому

      Thank you Harald! Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @JLTaylor105
    @JLTaylor105 11 місяців тому +2

    Be safe out there.

  • @wayneboulier6107
    @wayneboulier6107 11 місяців тому +1

    What ever happened to the old Walters and Oshkoshes they used to widen the roads?

  • @Logger72
    @Logger72 11 місяців тому +2

    Hang on tight, I see you have two more feet coming this week

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому +1

      Looking forward to it! Not sure where we are going to put it tho, lol.

  • @Strangroadracing
    @Strangroadracing 11 місяців тому

    Just found ur channel im from Sydney Cape Breton we run a transmission/ towing shop down here and we do lots of work for dot thanks for the great video and keep up the great work plowing and stay safe out there

  • @Offroader451-rm5jz
    @Offroader451-rm5jz 11 місяців тому +2

    You have some good equipment to tackle that job

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому

      These two loaders were privately owned and were hired to help out. The guys did a awesome job!

  • @coryweber6188
    @coryweber6188 11 місяців тому +2

    Love watching that v plow work you could of almost used 2 of them plus the straight to clean up

  • @DillonRehel
    @DillonRehel 11 місяців тому +2

    Great video, from gaspe Quebec 💪

  • @АлександрМайер-ф5у
    @АлександрМайер-ф5у 3 місяці тому +1

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @thewatchmen4920
    @thewatchmen4920 10 місяців тому

    The southern areas should be getting prepped for when all that ❄️🌨️ begins to melt. All that 🌊💧 will be going one way. South. Down from the 🏔️. Make plans now. Trenches would help a little for the flow of water. Good luck

  • @tomvarano3283
    @tomvarano3283 11 місяців тому +3

    Jim you guys will be on storm clean up for a while.
    Take care my friend

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому +3

      Yep, prepping for more starting Tuesday!

  • @АлексейТепечин
    @АлексейТепечин 11 місяців тому +2

    Неслабо снега подвалило. 👍👍👍

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому

      Да, для нас это была сильная метель! Спасибо за просмотр!

  • @smittl
    @smittl 11 місяців тому +3

    Why in the world would a county truck in Nova Scotia be two-wheeled drive? I'm from Michigan and know that's crazy! Great operators to watch, can tell they've done this many times.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому +1

      Cutbacks I guess, lol. The guys did a great job in the loaders!

    • @SeanONeill13
      @SeanONeill13 11 місяців тому +1

      I survive winter in Ontario in a Mustang, which, is rear 2WD. Driving skills matter.

  • @bmish1825
    @bmish1825 11 місяців тому +2

    Nice work! What tires do you run on the pickup?

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому +1

      I will have to check! I want to know too!

  • @Snowplowcentral
    @Snowplowcentral 11 місяців тому +1

    Love the video thanks for sharing! We are supposed to get hit by this tommorow! So excited

  • @dominicanbulldozer6496
    @dominicanbulldozer6496 11 місяців тому

    Gracias por compartir su trabajo amigo Howie H. Me encantan tus videos! Felicitaciones para todo ese equipo que te acompaño, operadores Rod y Kenny. Comentario desde Partido Dajabón, República Dominicana🏝🏖🏜

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому

      ¡Gracias mi amigo! Parece que tenemos más nieve en camino esta noche, ¡así que estad atentos para más videos!

  • @MarkWilliams-vp7xw
    @MarkWilliams-vp7xw 11 місяців тому +2

    Wow those are almost goat paths. The contractors did great work for the equipment they had. Did you get the Mack unstuck?

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому

      Yeah, there were some pretty tight roads but those guys did an awesome job! The Mack was finally towed out on the other shift on Wednesday morning.

  • @Lauriaul
    @Lauriaul 11 місяців тому +2

    Awesome work too bad I can help you guys with my truck that V plow would be awesome with a wing👍

  • @karsoncampbelllogginginc
    @karsoncampbelllogginginc 10 днів тому

    Hopefully we don’t see a storm like this this year if we do, I’m moving to Florida for the winter 😂

  • @tucobenedicto109
    @tucobenedicto109 11 місяців тому

    Nice video you might need a loader with a blower contractor or town!

  • @scottnyc6572
    @scottnyc6572 11 місяців тому +1

    Two wheel drive nervous ride.I ended getting cable chains after getting stuck so many times when I had just the rear wheel drive.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому +1

      I didn't realize that road was going to be that bad until I was too far in and had no wear to get turned around. I felt safe tho knowing I had two loaders to bail me out when the going got tough, lol.

  • @leaheyslandscaping
    @leaheyslandscaping 10 місяців тому

    That’s a healthy amount of snow.

  • @robertmintz63
    @robertmintz63 11 місяців тому

    That is for sure a risky drive with a 4x2. My boss had a 6 cyl Ford pu & we put a 8”deep sand box between the tail gate & the wheel wells , never got stuck, but he never had to drive on a road that was not yet fully opened .

  • @paulmazzola398
    @paulmazzola398 11 місяців тому +1

    Wish we had half that amount in Western NY.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому +1

      People might think we are crazy, but more snow means more fun, lol.

    • @paulmazzola398
      @paulmazzola398 11 місяців тому +1

      @@JimHowDigsDirt Yup exactly!

  • @fastst1
    @fastst1 11 місяців тому +1

    I run an old International 6 wheeler with a 12' 1 way plow that would love to chew on some heavy snow. We got nothing but a massive amount of rain.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому +1

      We could have used you for this one! Hope you get some snow soon!

    • @fastst1
      @fastst1 11 місяців тому +1

      @@JimHowDigsDirt I got 36" on this last one if I lay the yardstick flat on the grass. Predicted 15" actual 2" 1 melted, not even worth warming up the shovel.

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому +1

      Yeah we are having some strange weather lately. From one extreme to another!

  • @rickvaiBBB
    @rickvaiBBB 11 місяців тому +1

    Another great video. It may be work for you all but it sure looks like a good time to me, as some of you do too. Just a general question, are all the lights in the back of the plows just to be seen?

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому

      Yes, light are there for safety so we can be seen in such bad weather.

  • @sjoeld57
    @sjoeld57 11 місяців тому

    That's a mess Jim!! I hope it stops and you get a nice, gradual warm up.

  • @SCAustin
    @SCAustin 11 місяців тому +2

    Funny turn of events. Just found out one of those operators is a buddy of mine.

  • @randyfarris775
    @randyfarris775 11 місяців тому +1

    How bad was the dent? With what's coming tomorrow night and a little wind roads will be blocked again..

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому +1

      I know it didn't sound good when I slid into the snowbank, but it never got dented! Built Ford tough, lol. More snow on its way Randy, but I'm not where we will put it all!

  • @timheidle759
    @timheidle759 11 місяців тому +2

    What brand of tires do you have on that truck

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому +1

      Not sure but I will check it out for you! I kinda like to know myself as I was impressed with their performance

  • @davenovascotia7452
    @davenovascotia7452 11 місяців тому +1

    Looks like an IT28F that the general used to drive

  • @lennymiller9308
    @lennymiller9308 11 місяців тому +1

    Wow, hope you don't get more soon Howie, no place to put it . Nice video , thanks

  • @wademacdougall1600
    @wademacdougall1600 11 місяців тому

    To bad that the ones in the porthaswkbury don't fall your cleaning up left 12in of snow on our main road

  • @iceroad416
    @iceroad416 11 місяців тому +1

    Nice videos. Was the snow wet??

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому +2

      It wasn't at first but turned quite wet after a few days.

  • @karsoncampbelllogginginc
    @karsoncampbelllogginginc 11 місяців тому +1

    Lots of snow we got 160 cm in Cape Breton

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому +1

      Yeah, you guys really got hit hard!

    • @karsoncampbelllogginginc
      @karsoncampbelllogginginc 11 місяців тому +1

      @@JimHowDigsDirt I have 61 subscribers on my channel now it’s been one year ago since I started

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому

      Good work Karson! I saw a plow truck drive by your house in your last video.

  • @The_JEB
    @The_JEB 11 місяців тому +2

    so thats where all our snow went
    I was wondering what happened to it

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому +1

      We have some for sale if you're interested! lol

    • @The_JEB
      @The_JEB 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@@JimHowDigsDirt would you be willing to throw in free shipping?

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому

      Pick up only, lol.

  • @grandtheftautotune7715
    @grandtheftautotune7715 11 місяців тому +1

    In the video you had a caption that this was Feb 8 2023.. is this a year old?

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому

      No, it's from this year on the same date. I blurred it out. Thank you for pointing that out!

  • @jamesoncross7494
    @jamesoncross7494 11 місяців тому +1

    Hello snowblowers, are you guys home?

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому

      They must be home as I didn't see any, lol.

  • @markbulva4188
    @markbulva4188 11 місяців тому +1

    Where are the blowers?

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому

      Tere were some blowers called in but I think they were working on widening out the paved roads first.

  • @Scott-o5y
    @Scott-o5y 3 місяці тому +1

    Why wouldn't ya blow that away from the roads you get a big snow and wind you'd be screwed

  • @davestelling
    @davestelling 11 місяців тому +1

    Jim...isn't there another snow storm headed your way?

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому +1

      Another foot coming stating Tuesday!

    • @davestelling
      @davestelling 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@@JimHowDigsDirt
      I had a hunch this was gonna be a snowy winter!

    • @JimHowDigsDirt
      @JimHowDigsDirt  11 місяців тому +1

      I enjoyed driving the Star for five years. It was fun while it lasted but I now enjoy the quiet and comfort of the new Mack! I guess I'm getting soft in my old age, lol.

  • @jackseamon7064
    @jackseamon7064 11 місяців тому +1

    Yikes!

  • @CaptainCornBurner
    @CaptainCornBurner 11 місяців тому +1

    I wonder if this snow event could’ve been handled by electric plows

  • @thatstheguy07
    @thatstheguy07 7 місяців тому +1

    “Global boiling”

  • @AbderrahmaneSadek-py9us
    @AbderrahmaneSadek-py9us 11 місяців тому

    I would like to work with you if you accept that I have a valid passport

  • @rickbaxter3919
    @rickbaxter3919 11 місяців тому +1

    Get rid of the god awful music,please.