PLOWING SNOW IN A BLIZZARD! Lake Tahoe, California - CAT 938G

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  • Опубликовано: 25 дек 2024

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  • @Ccrippie
    @Ccrippie Год назад +310

    There’s something so peaceful about the snow, the utilitarian nature of the plow, the one man against nature, put in the hours helping out the community. It’s all very satisfying. Thank you for posting.

    • @griffgranger
      @griffgranger  Год назад +23

      Couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching!

  • @LarsLarsen77
    @LarsLarsen77 Год назад +106

    The standing wave of snow in front of the bucket is amazing!

    • @artvainio5431
      @artvainio5431 Год назад +2

      Awesome driver but a bigger blade even better , Great job guys !!!

  • @Padoinky
    @Padoinky Год назад +44

    Growing up in central NY and living in the NE and MW regions, I’ve always enjoyed plowing/blowing snow… even if I lacked the enclosed cab feature for my garden tractor, I’d still be out there, bundled up like “Nanick of the North”, plowing my driveway and sidewalks, along w/ that of my neighbors…. Always enjoy the ambiance of plowing later in the evening - scent of fireplaces burning logs, the dark and starry sky, the cold making your nose runny and your eyes tearing up, the deafening quiet and stillness of the night, w/ the only noise being the sound of your tractor, blade and it’s tire chains on the packed snow surface…almost a magical time

    • @Zak_How
      @Zak_How 8 месяцев назад +4

      You paint a really nice picture 😎👍

  • @KeepAmerica1776
    @KeepAmerica1776 Год назад +268

    Some of the most intense snow plowing I’ve ever seen. Back dragging, snow drifts, stacking, be safe out there sir. This is where the big boys play.

  • @fredgarcia7536
    @fredgarcia7536 Год назад +15

    Awesome we need 10 more feet of snow up there. California needs the water. The lakes are gonna be so full It’s gonna be awesome. Praise the Lord need more rain and snow.

  • @Hanky_Bannist8r
    @Hanky_Bannist8r Год назад +187

    Even though I don't live up that high, I sure do appreciate what you do for your community. Without people like you, winter life up there would be even more difficult or impossible.

    • @Mrbfgray
      @Mrbfgray Год назад

      Chain up that electric wheel chair for sure.

    • @slobberpuss8261
      @slobberpuss8261 Год назад +13

      I'm pretty sure he gets paid pretty dang good for plowing

    • @theashpilez
      @theashpilez Год назад

      @@slobberpuss8261 capatalist attitude.
      Your compassion iz nonexistant.

    • @slobberpuss8261
      @slobberpuss8261 Год назад +6

      @@theashpilez Capitalism, it's what makes the world go round

    • @truckermatt5825
      @truckermatt5825 Год назад +3

      938 g is one of the best size/ era loaders I’ve ever run

  • @TUMARK2
    @TUMARK2 Год назад +27

    I hope your neighbors appreciate the service you provide and contribute to the maintenance and repair of that beast

  • @dmcguriman
    @dmcguriman 9 месяцев назад +2

    This is great, finding awesome videos from last year which just blows this winter away so far. This is a dream job of mine man. Heaven on earth

  • @christhompson6010
    @christhompson6010 Год назад +52

    Much appreciation for the hard work you guys do keeping the local areas open and safe.And CalTrans also who keep the main hwys safe 50 and 80. Snow plowers dont get enough credit.👍

    • @Ggzerbe4
      @Ggzerbe4 Год назад +7

      In Washington state they fired all the good plow drivers during covid for not wanting to take the “mandated” jab. It ruined access to multiple passes out here for months because the experienced drivers were fired. It was so disgusting that they did that to people that were so important to those areas.

    • @robertmcgee7969
      @robertmcgee7969 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@Ggzerbe4typical..whatever makes sense just go against it.too bad

  • @TonyAndersonMusic
    @TonyAndersonMusic Год назад +5

    Thanks for all that you do!!!

  • @bobby-ov9qn
    @bobby-ov9qn Год назад +26

    As one who has a son in the Homewood area, a big THANK YOU for helping keep those folks connected.

  • @JohnSmith-ee7gf
    @JohnSmith-ee7gf 2 месяца назад +5

    Skied in Tahoe several times. Opened the door to a wall of powder. It may well have been your dad who cleared our road enabling us to get to the resorts. We stayed between the Bridgetender and Homewood. If it was him, God bless him. I love Tahoe but it’s a rich man’s game now. Best wishes from the UK.

  • @superbabs58
    @superbabs58 Год назад +18

    Well done!! Great work, I hope those Residents remember you and are grateful!

  • @Hyratel
    @Hyratel Год назад +11

    your neighborhood is blessed to have someone with your community ethic and equipment in times like this

  • @chriskatz1152
    @chriskatz1152 Год назад +12

    That's awesome! I'm 44 and live in the north eastern United States (New England) been plowing my whole life, I love it! But for years we haven't had snow like what you got. I'm jealous! Btw you do a great job! You know what you're doing, 110%! Keep it up kid. From one plow guy to another👍

  • @billy1673
    @billy1673 10 дней назад +1

    This kind of storm is my dream Christmas Eve weather!

  • @dherman58
    @dherman58 Год назад +3

    Growing up in Minnesota, I learned the concept of space management. Basically, it means, where do you put the snow. When looking at new homes I always have that in the back of my head and decided against some houses because there was no place to put the snow.
    Parts of me would love to take over for these guys to give them a break. Alas, I live in CO and we have our own share of snow. Thankfully, I have a beast of a snowblower. Even with the wet heavy snow we got Mid March, it was still able to throw it far enough. When the snow is light and fluffy, it can throw it about 30 feet!!
    I love blowing snow, I love being out in the winter helping others out.
    My neighbors like it when I am out as I do as much as I can of their driveways.

  • @wideslammer
    @wideslammer Год назад +14

    I'm watching all of your videos. Not living where you are, we only see a few brief clips on the network news. Your videos give a very real perspective of what you folks are dealing with. Looking forward to seeing more of your posts. They're all well done -- from inside the cab, from the street, with the plow, with the blower, daytime, nighttime.

    • @griffgranger
      @griffgranger  Год назад +3

      Thank you very much! More videos on the way

  • @naturalmysticadventures1403
    @naturalmysticadventures1403 9 дней назад +1

    What a unit! It never gets stuck or struggles.

  • @michaelgoergen6702
    @michaelgoergen6702 Год назад +1

    Enjoy the time working with your dad he did a fine job keeping all that work smart man thanks

    • @griffgranger
      @griffgranger  Год назад

      Thank you! I really do enjoy working with my dad. Before I started working with him, he was plowing this neighborhood all by himself for 38 years!! Crazy

  • @kenh9508
    @kenh9508 Год назад +1

    Mesmerizing! The chains on the tires makes that thing a beast. Thanks for sharing.

  • @stantopee433
    @stantopee433 15 дней назад +1

    I sat back and had a glass of wine and enjoyed this vid. Very relaxing.

  • @ericcastillo926
    @ericcastillo926 Год назад +7

    I was with the California Conservation Corps at their Tahoe Center when this was happening and man it sure was crazy. The amount of calls we got just to help shovel out the roofs of local high schools and elementaries is something i'll never forget. We were out there for about 10hrs a day just shoveling and sometimes it'd rain so we'd all be freezing cold by the end of the day! When it was all done though, it was super rewarding to hear from those people we helped all those cold months :) hopefully the snow doesnt get as bad as it was this yr.

  • @bombola9299
    @bombola9299 Год назад +1

    you have a good heart and mind., god bless you always for helping other people, doing on their driveway and the road we salute you sir amazing

  • @anthonysilva1473
    @anthonysilva1473 Год назад +6

    I enjoy the footage. looks like an enjoyable job.

    • @Mrbfgray
      @Mrbfgray Год назад +2

      So much smoother and quieter in snow than typical dirt/rock work. (nixing the backup buzzer a major improvement that everyone appreciates, especially at 3am, they have rear cam on the screen anyway) Modern Cat loaders very pleasing to run.

  • @thefoxx2051
    @thefoxx2051 9 месяцев назад +2

    OMG dude i never seen this lifestyle in my life or even people living in snow like that what a awsome person you must be to help out like that...
    Thank you very much for the upload really really great content.

  • @tylerhawkins9091
    @tylerhawkins9091 Год назад +2

    I could watch this all day

  • @tomdelia1209
    @tomdelia1209 Месяц назад

    It’s so cool to watch someone who knows how to do his job. Spent many years here in Jersey doing the same thing!!!

  • @bobloblaw9302
    @bobloblaw9302 2 дня назад

    Nice work. You can't beat the right tool for the job.

  • @Live.Vibe.Lasers
    @Live.Vibe.Lasers Год назад +14

    relaxing and mesmerizing. The night vid and snowfall adds something to it. subbed.

    • @griffgranger
      @griffgranger  Год назад

      Awesome, thank you!

    • @Wishes890
      @Wishes890 Год назад +1

      I think this is my favorite RUclips video! The right operator on the right equipment doing a fantastic job! True, the night snow fall with quality camera footage!! Well done!!

  • @MintMonte87ACSS312
    @MintMonte87ACSS312 Год назад +7

    Yep, that’s a lot of snow. Nice work utilizing the machine in an efficient manner. I salute you for looking after the community. I live in a part of New York that usually is pummeled by snow but this year the most we’ve seen at once is four inches and it was melted by noon the following day. Stay safe

  • @kevo6767
    @kevo6767 Год назад +12

    It's cool how the snow acts like liquid water when it's being plowed. It's mesmerizing lol.

    • @Blanchy10
      @Blanchy10 Год назад +1

      You should see it when being moved fast by a snow groomer

  • @3MatthewWright3
    @3MatthewWright3 2 месяца назад +1

    So badass, I can’t wait for this snow season working at the resort, can’t do it without you

  • @TimGrangerFitness
    @TimGrangerFitness Год назад +4

    Griff you are absolutely killing it. Very impressive!

  • @mmb1487
    @mmb1487 9 месяцев назад +1

    Wow thats taking care of your neighborhood i can appreciate that alot thumbs up keep up the good work im sure they appreciate you and dad

  • @randy1817
    @randy1817 4 дня назад

    That's cool that you help out your neighbors..

  • @hotmojo1
    @hotmojo1 Год назад +4

    Wish I could give you 10 x likes. You’re goodness shines forth. Keep up the noble work, young man.

  • @PAYNEKILLER..
    @PAYNEKILLER.. 11 месяцев назад +2

    Best loader ever made is that 938G, shuttle shift no electric shift crap. We have 2 of em and I love em.

  • @gudfarfar
    @gudfarfar Год назад

    With that amount of driveways and a shitload of snow to deal with, I am impressed that you are able to feel positive about it. I am happy to live in a neighbourhood where more than 5-6 inch of snow is a rarity in one day. And we also have a fleet of new JCB loaders to push it around for us on those days, so I guess we are pampered. Nice to see what your day is like. Feel free to comment a little more. It makes it more interesting. Good luck.

  • @greenfire6924
    @greenfire6924 Год назад +1

    Dr. Griff, a gifted plastic surgeon with a REALLY BIG scalpel. 💪
    Rock on Doc.😉

  • @lloydedwards8038
    @lloydedwards8038 11 месяцев назад

    With that wave of snow in front of the blade it looks like it speaks volumes about the composition of the snow there!

  • @kaseymcdowell
    @kaseymcdowell 11 месяцев назад

    We were here for this for a skiing trip. These guys are awesome.

  • @ExtraChrisP08
    @ExtraChrisP08 Год назад +9

    The amount of snow in Tahoe and the Sierra in general is insane this year. Must be a hell of a year for you.

  • @AutummJoy
    @AutummJoy Год назад +2

    Fascinated by watching your strategy

  • @hughmann3820
    @hughmann3820 Год назад +2

    Hey Family in North Shore Bro n law worked out of North Shore Cal Trans yard. Was there in 80s with snow was over 20' in Soda Springs/Donner. The snow tunnels were awesome.

    • @griffgranger
      @griffgranger  Год назад

      I wasn't around in the 80's but from what I've heard, things look similar to how the did in the 82/83 winter!

  • @philipstump9772
    @philipstump9772 Год назад +1

    Thanks SO much!!! 🙏🏼❄️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @mr_DIY
    @mr_DIY Год назад +2

    That biggest amount of snow I have seen. What a machine and service !

  • @darin5794
    @darin5794 Год назад

    Now That's a good size machine with lots of power. Enjoy.

  • @Danjul89
    @Danjul89 11 месяцев назад

    11:34 haha it behaves like water on the ocean, so cool. Never seen that before, thanks for sharing!

  • @BigBlackBe4r
    @BigBlackBe4r 10 месяцев назад

    WOW insane video thanks! Had no idea that so many cottages could be so close to each other in such dense snowy terrain.

  • @kyleschneider2976
    @kyleschneider2976 Год назад

    This I why I love living at a ski resort and plowing snow!!! Keeep er pushin

  • @williamdillon4282
    @williamdillon4282 Год назад

    Yes it was long but I couldn’t stop watching. I live in Missouri now but come from Tahoe. Thank you for the vid.

  • @teamdada2194
    @teamdada2194 2 месяца назад +1

    As a snowmobilier this is my dream. Haven’t seen snow like that in 20yrs in upstate ny. Maybe 1-2 winters were close.

  • @MountainMenace420
    @MountainMenace420 Год назад

    Such an awesome winter..patiently waiting for some big storms!!!!! LFG

  • @martinrodman8272
    @martinrodman8272 25 дней назад

    This dude is a surgeon with this loader! I’m in Minnesota. We haven’t gotten much snow in two years.

  • @minidiggin
    @minidiggin Год назад +8

    I’m jealous. I love clearing snow. It we get next to nothing out here in Missouri. Would love to clear out there, looks amazing!

  • @gw5479
    @gw5479 Год назад

    I love plowing for my city ❤️ best thing I've ever done.

  • @bbtank3000
    @bbtank3000 11 месяцев назад

    That's A LOT of snow at once! Also, props for plowing people's driveways.

  • @matthewanderson7766
    @matthewanderson7766 Год назад +2

    Awesome job looks like alot of fun

  • @lloydedwards8038
    @lloydedwards8038 11 месяцев назад +1

    You are good at your work !

  • @scrolemodel
    @scrolemodel Год назад +5

    OMG dude! So much snow! Awesome video! We got snow at the beach in that last big storm, lol. It's definitely been a crazy winter here in Cali! Thanks for the longer video, keep em coming bro!

  • @Brxchu
    @Brxchu Год назад +5

    Living in Northern Michigan this is absolutely terrifying, That’s an insane amount of snow. Thank you for helping out the people! Good work.

  • @Sean-i4r
    @Sean-i4r 10 месяцев назад

    I wish I could find a place to live where it was like this most of the time of the year. That's a playground for me. I absolutely love plowing snow. I've done guy for many, many years before I retired. I'm 50 years old but I can still plow snow all day long and do it. I miss it. I'll find that job someday soon.

  • @builderman912
    @builderman912 Год назад +2

    in iowa, the operators go out of their way to trap our driveways with a packed icemix near the road, usually 3 feet deep and 10 feet onto the driveway.

  • @Hurst6969
    @Hurst6969 11 месяцев назад

    Scoop
    You voluntarily live in the environment you should expect to have an impact on your life!
    Amazing to see the efforts to keep people moving and safe!
    I sure hope they appreciate it but given our current situation expect that people just complain!
    Was up there last year un the warm months and the piles of snow were still crazy

  • @johnleden1909
    @johnleden1909 Год назад

    The heat index is 108F outside my window so I searched for snow plowing videos. Thanks much for the post!

  • @gobbletegook
    @gobbletegook Год назад +4

    My snow blower for my house broke one year in the middle of a week of bad storms. And I am not that mechanically inclined, so it scared the poops out of me that I wasn't able to get out. A neighbor helped me fix it. But when you have big machines like yours, what happens if a hydraulic line goes out...or anything else. Thanx for posting though...it is kind of mesmerizing to watch

    • @Mrbfgray
      @Mrbfgray Год назад

      Bigger is just much heavier, hoses become very stiff and can be difficult but usually doable with determination and a little bush ingenuity and decent tool kit.

    • @griffgranger
      @griffgranger  Год назад +1

      We keep some spare hydraulic lines and parts and typically Cashman equipment (dealer) takes care of us in emergencies. Would be nice to have a backup machine though! Thanks for watching!

  • @TheBlack343
    @TheBlack343 2 месяца назад +1

    This looks like so much fun

  • @Mr.Swede...69
    @Mr.Swede...69 Год назад +1

    wow, i think i never seen so much snow!!! amazing!!! you are fun to watch and doin a fantastic job. Greetings from Sweden.

    • @griffgranger
      @griffgranger  Год назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @joewoodchuck3824
    @joewoodchuck3824 Год назад

    I liked seeing the snow from inside especially during a storm. It was the cold and aftermath of dealing with it that I couldn't take.
    That's partly what brought us far enough south to a place which averages 3" of snow per year. Much better now.

  • @bobegunsgaming
    @bobegunsgaming 10 месяцев назад

    That's alotta snow! Awesome.

  • @DougWilliams-g8w
    @DougWilliams-g8w Год назад +1

    Awesome video

  • @paulyb11
    @paulyb11 Год назад +1

    Wow amazing and what a cool job to have

  • @Cop324
    @Cop324 Год назад

    Running out of places to put that snow!! Looks like so much fun!!

  • @freightdawg6762
    @freightdawg6762 11 месяцев назад

    Thats crazy Snow , awesome vid

  • @ZekeWisdom
    @ZekeWisdom 6 дней назад

    That is mad snow!!!

  • @michaeldubinski1375
    @michaeldubinski1375 Год назад +1

    Great operator, awesome job!!

  • @youbuyweplant
    @youbuyweplant Год назад

    You did an awesome job! Extreme circumstances and you prevailed!

  • @jayhome2715
    @jayhome2715 5 дней назад

    Man that looks like fun. So jealous.

  • @timnielsen7809
    @timnielsen7809 Год назад

    That really is an amazing amount of snow….and I lived up there in the winter of ‘82…I know what it’s like….great vid!

    • @griffgranger
      @griffgranger  Год назад

      Thats awesome! That is the year my dad moved up to Tahoe. Hopefully we can avoid the avalanche that happened in Alpine Meadows in 82 though!

    • @danawalkerley1395
      @danawalkerley1395 Год назад

      I skied the day before that avalanche. They closed early to blast. Remember that year. Our power went out for 3 weeks. Or maybe that was the next year. Both were big. Always loved when a loader would take putty on us and swipe the driveway, haha. Nice video

  • @SpartanB209
    @SpartanB209 Год назад +1

    Gotta love the sound of a big beefy cat.

  • @liquidsnow1
    @liquidsnow1 Год назад +11

    Love to watch these snowplow videos, please make them longer.🙏🙏 Great work you do.💙💙

    • @griffgranger
      @griffgranger  Год назад +3

      Thank you! Longer videos in the works

  • @johnholland7369
    @johnholland7369 2 месяца назад

    Big Gator or small lawn tractor, just something oddly satisfying about pushing snow. I live in Canada , so I can relate

  • @loganmanchester162
    @loganmanchester162 Год назад

    Nice my family's been doin heavenly's parking lots n all of kingbury forever. Had the hill below that ridge come down on our blower one year

  • @tylerbottorff8988
    @tylerbottorff8988 Год назад

    This dude is out there clearing driveways, my plow man is leaving 4 foot berms. Hats off to you sir.

  • @brianberry161
    @brianberry161 Год назад +1

    Amazing job!! Stay safe!!

  • @TsunauticusIV
    @TsunauticusIV Месяц назад

    I love plowing snow. I use a Cat 930M and a Cat 950M. Personally I like the 930 but the 950 can handle a lot more in the big pushes and can stack higher when needed. Thanks for sharing this vid tho. Give me something to look forward to on the snow days.

  • @DCJammer
    @DCJammer Год назад +1

    Good man. I've plowed snow but this is awesome!

  • @gbueme
    @gbueme 2 дня назад

    I run a loader in Buffalo NY. Being out there in the middle of the night is calming when everyone else is asleep. Your tire chains must make a difference because these machines as big as they are will struggle at times for traction. Work safe and watch for those buried cars

  • @paulmartin7585
    @paulmartin7585 Год назад +3

    Amazing work! How does he know where the road is?

  • @toben42
    @toben42 Год назад

    You guys love snow.

  • @brandonrupp5880
    @brandonrupp5880 Год назад +1

    It amazing how the snow flows in front of the blade.

  • @blessedlife1206
    @blessedlife1206 Год назад +1

    I wish you were my neighbor!!! Bless you

  • @Nattraks
    @Nattraks Год назад +1

    I always end up watching stuff like this late at night

  • @michaeldubinski1375
    @michaeldubinski1375 Год назад +1

    Unbelievable!!!! From Florida
    I remember snow being fun

  • @Ccrippie
    @Ccrippie Год назад

    Why is this so mesmerizing?!?

  • @yurisendrew
    @yurisendrew Год назад

    Looks like a lot of fun!

  • @Mrbfgray
    @Mrbfgray Год назад +3

    Modern Cat loaders have a very pleasing way about them, I run them just enough to work on 'em, not an operator, but I've seen major improvements over the decades.

    • @griffgranger
      @griffgranger  Год назад

      We really like the 938G, maybe time to get in a new loader and see what they can do! Thanks for watching!!

    • @chaindrive
      @chaindrive Год назад

      Hard to beat a G or H model. Nice pretty cabs in the newer stuff, but for the importance of the work you are doing, simple and reliable is best.

    • @chaindrive
      @chaindrive Год назад

      Hard to beat a G or H model. Nice pretty cabs in the newer stuff, but for the importance of the work you are doing, simple and reliable is best.

    • @chaindrive
      @chaindrive Год назад

      Hard to beat a G or H model. Nice pretty cabs in the newer stuff, but for the importance of the work you are doing, simple and reliable is best.

    • @chaindrive
      @chaindrive Год назад

      Hard to beat a G or H model. Nice pretty cabs in the newer stuff, but for the importance of the work you are doing, simple and reliable is best.

  • @papercutpostman1660
    @papercutpostman1660 25 дней назад

    This is so cool!

  • @peterossi
    @peterossi Год назад +1

    Wow!!!!! Go Griff!!!!! This vid is incredible bro.