This is the first year in 40 years that I didn't have a plow. The past 7 years when I  downsized  to a Tacoma, I used a friends farm vehicle. I took care of the plow and did a bunch of plowing for him, then got to do a route for myself.  This year, with Covid, I didn't want to have to wipe the truck down every time I used it, as many people would be in and out of it.  Usually , the **** plow would be left buried in frozen mud, too.  I bought a commercial grade snow blower and welded up a platform for my receiver.
It was rated for 2'  , but the first large  storm we had it handled 32" with ease.  Yesterday we ended up with 8" and I could send snow 60' as fast as I can walk.  It takes me just a bit longer than a plow, but it  is kind of fun. Having used smaller snow blowers, I was a little skeptical, but this machine is awesome.  Jack, I hope you get out OK and don't damage your back.  These big storms, maybe someone with a plow or loader can whack a path open for you. 

Well I got an additional three inches overnight but finally cleared all that I could after another 4 1/2 hours of work.  Not perfect but it will have to do.  I hope the next system headed our way isn't as severe because the present mounds are high leaving little room for new snow.  Hurry Spring! 

We ended up with another 10 or do inches last nigh here. Total was a bit over a foot

 Charlie,what brand is that commercial blower and what do they cost?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Toro-Power-Max-HD-1030-OHAE-30-in-302-cc-Two-Stage-Gas-Snow-Blower-with-Electric-Start-Triggerless-Steering-Hand-Warmers-38830/313435098
 
Jack, I tried this out last winter at a friend's  business. He has a large snow removal business  with 8 trucks and uses these and small Toro's for sidewalks and tight spaces. The deflector's and the joystick control work great. They are the only snowblower actually made in the USA. I have several other Toro machines and each is well engineered and does a great job.  I'm doing a few large gravel and stone driveways that I use to plow and it has excelled clearing them with the shoes adjusted up an inch. I also do a few tight, straight into garage driveways that with throttling down and adjusting the deflector, I can clear them and place the snow with great accuracy and no damage or complaints from the neighbors. Also has a very easy zero turn.   I have to work the giant road banks, but it clears them pretty quickly.  My own driveway is approximately  150'   paved with  a  carport,  and clearing out the front of my barn doors. The Dec.  17  storm  that was 32" it took me an hour.  My largest driveway took 2.  I did a lot of research before I pulled the trigger, it was well worth it.
 
 
 
 

Fichy, the 302-cc is small compared to other comparable machines.  Have you found this to be a problem? 
 
Jack, Good luck finding the Toro that Fichy recommended.  The only one I could find near me was at the Home Depot (1) in Kingston NY (40+ miles away).  Prices varied from $1499 at authorized dealers to $1649 at Home Depot.       

Not in the least, it never bogs, just keeps chucking snow. Motor size does not denote horesepower.  Fuel delivery, valving, compression all have a part.  These motors have lots of torque, good amount of power even at low rpm's. There's numerous  commercial companies using them and plenty of youtube videos showing them heaving wet snow good distances and happy owners. I'm not surprised they're in short supply.  I wouldn't sell mine if you gave me the money I paid for it, and it's just about paid for itself as of now.  The 928's are also very good, according to reviews and my friend who has a few of those, too.
 
Gerry, I punched it in to see how many were around , Kingston was the closest for me!  The 928's  are sold out completely.  Small dealers not on the 'net may have one. If Jack is interested, hopefully his area has a few he can look at.

Snow came off all the roofs except the back lean and I expect that to come tomorrow if it is above 30. The JD 580 took care of it pretty good so hoping I do not gave to get the big tractor out. I also hope it comes off fast a n.v d ends up on the ground and not the porch. Lake effect the weekend.........

Here is an informative article on who produces what.  https://movingsnow.com/20...heir%20snow%20blowers.

I'm not very experienced on snowblowers. Grew up on farm tractors and a Ford 25 hp lawn tractor bolens motor with front end blower attachment. That thing was a beast.
My downfall was replacing it with a troy built walk behind in 80's Hated the piece of junk and tremendous time a snowblower took to clear our property. For driveways and such they are fine but for clearing large areas , it's very time consuming.
From that point I basically paid a plow service 400 per year . It was pretty sweet having a truck coming and be done with things except basic shoveling.
In 2007 I bought a Yamaha 450 atv grizzly with plow and winch off the showroom floor for 5k cash. That machine has paid for itself in 100 fold utilizing wood, deer, fishing and trail rides. I realize they are more $$ now but still, after 14 years later, mine runs and works like new.
Given that said, I just bought a cheapskate craftsman snowblower for $600.
Its only meant to tidying up or in emergency.
$2,000 ( after tax ) seems like a hefty coin to pay for a machine that might get used 4 months a year to a homeowner.
My thoughts is it would take pretty much 5 years to recoup the investment, not counting labor and struggles.
If it were me in a position of costs over pain, I'd hire a plow service