The following 10 tips will help better enjoy your winter mountain experience:

1. Always check the weather forecast and road conditions before you travel. Be prepared to sit tight and adjust your plans if travel looks hazardous.
2. Rent a 4×4 or all-wheel drive car when you come to the Sierra in the winter. This one thing will make your stay more enjoyable and less stressful.
3. Carry tire chains, a shovel, blankets, snacks and water in case you’re stuck on the highway in a storm.
4. Park your car in the garage if possible. If not, pull your car into your driveway as far as possible and park to one side or the other. This will allow your snow removal company to clear as much of your driveway as possible.
5. You may have to shovel to get your car into or out of your driveway or garage. While we provide the bulk of the snow removal, shoveling is just a fact of life in the winter.
6. All vehicles must be parked in your driveway. Any vehicle parked on the road during the winter will be towed.
7. Leave an interior light on to let your snow removal company know that your house is occupied. This helps to ensure that your driveway is cleared as early and as frequently as possible.
8. Go grocery shopping first. Make sure that you have food to sustain you and your family if you become snowbound.
9. Keep firewood, toys, sleds, dog tethers, garden hoses, lumber and any other obstacles out of your driveway when it is snowing. These items will damage snow removal equipment, delay your service and could be costly to you.
10. Daily start times for driveway snow removal are dictated by snowfall accumulation. Because storms are unpredictable the timing of your driveway clearing may vary from day to day.