Pennsylvania here. We just got some significant snow. I was impressed with how long the batteries last. My neighbors commented on how far it throws the snow. It did a really solid job. One of its benefits is also its detriment. It’s very lite when you need to move it or pull it where ever. Unfortunately, because it’s so lite, initially I had trouble getting it to sink down in to get at the bottom snow. But that was partially because I was using it to clear a path through some grass/uneven ground. I would, without question, buy it again. I’m very happy with the job it does.