[monotux]

I live in the sub-arctics, I have some experience clearing snow. :)

One common way to clear snow here is a snow blower, typically gas powered and on wheels. That won't help with ice build-up (making the ground uneven and slippery). On public roads graders are regulary used to even out the ice-buildup, otherwise car traffic would create really deep tire tracks, requiring everyone to drive pickup trucks.

I just use a broad, two-handed snow shovel, pushing it over the snow rather that carrying it. Since we typically have snow coverage November-April (sometimes longer, into June and the midnight sun) we have to arrange with someone to pickup the snow regulary. The muncipality takes care of a lot of this.

One good thing with long winters are the all the free exercise you get from dealing with snow. :)