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The Almanac report predicts that in Mississauga, precipitation and snowfall will be much above normal, with the snowiest periods in mid-December, early to mid-January, and early to mid-March. April and May will be cooler and rainier than normal in the east and warmer and drier in the west. How much are you prepared for the snow? Are you a savvy homeowner who wants to take care of the concrete pavement, driveway, and steps? If yes, then this article is for you. If your driveways, steps, and sidewalk are composed of concrete or asphalt, then you have to be a little careful before using salt or chloride to melt snow in winters. Ice Melt Safe For Dogs Safe Paw The Original and the #1 Pet and Child Safe Ice Melt for over 20 years. Guaranteed environmentally safe – will not harm waterways and sensitive wetlands. Buy Now Rock Salt – How can we not talk about rock salt while discussing ice melt solutions? Rock salt seems to be the most popular choice in the town for two reasons. It is the...

Here’s what the Farmer’s Almanac predicts about the weather in Kelowna, winter will be colder than normal, with above-normal precipitation and generally below-normal snowfall. The coldest periods will be in late November, early to mid-December, late January, and the latter half of February, with the snowiest periods in mid-to-late November, early to mid-December, and mid-to-late February.  That means a lot is still to come. So, how are you prepared for the rest of the season? Concrete Safe Ice Melt Safe Paw The Original and the #1 Pet and Child Safe Ice Melt for over 20 years. Guaranteed environmentally safe – will not harm waterways and sensitive wetlands. Buy Now I’m originally from a way colder and wetter place than Kelowna, where constant salting every road and every sidewalk all winter is the norm. I never liked it. I see so many people here also doing the same thing. And here are the reasons why I don’t want you to salt your sidewalk or steps and what to do instead. 1. Salt I...