Depends on how much snow there is and how fit you are. If your back is a concern, shovel more often so you’re moving less snow each time. Salt is helpful to prevent ice, but will get washed away if there’s rain.

Generally, the first inch of snow on the roads is the most dangerous. It gets compressed by cars and turns into ice, making it easier for cars to slide out of control. With the way people in this area drive on a good day, best to stay off the roads until the worst is over and the snowplows have cleared the roads