I use a compact tractor with a 5' snowblower on the back and a plow on the front. It takes the same amount of time to move an inch of snow as it does to move a foot of snow, so I wait until its done snowing or until someone needs to get out. I always try to get it done before the county grader comes down our road. I blow off the road 20' to the left of my driveway and they don't leave a giant berm in my driveway.