Sorry with tax it was like $900
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Ariens-Classic-24-24-in-208-cc-Two-Stage-Self-Propelled-Gas-Snow-Blower-with-Push-Button-Electric-Start/1000228265
I'm starting to like this more for areas SW of Lake Ontario. Looks like we should be able to get some enhancement with a more northern track, especially ROC.
Maybe the CIPS analogs were onto something? Lots of good hits for Upstate in there.
http://www.eas.slu.edu/CIPS/ANALOG/DFHR.php?reg=MV&fhr=F048&rundt=2020121500&map=thbCOOP72
I think we actually get winter in January this year. Nov/Dec have been way above normal for temps, and 10/12 months above. We're due for a below average month sometime in the Jan-March window. Even normal/slightly below normal temps in January brings us all snow as precip. type.