The Best Snow Blowers of 2024

If your local weather conditions bring moderate snowstorms frequently, the Snow Joe 21-inch Corded Snow Blower is perfect. It has a considerable 21-inch width, a powerful 15-amp motor, and a steel augur that can roll through even densely packed snow with ease.

It’s not as powerful or flexible as a traditional gas-powered model, but you just need to have an outlet and extension cord handy and you can be up and running (and back inside where it’s warm) in no time. No messy gas, no refills, no tune-ups, and no pull starter to worry about.

Reviewers absolutely raved about the Snow Joe’s ability to handle even intense winter storms. The only thing to note is that it works best if you make sure to direct the snow chute away from the driveway or walk, and not directly in front of you. As long as you’re actively moving snow off what you’re trying to clear, the Snow Joe can handle it.

When the next freeze warning hits, you’ll appreciate the power of this gas-powered snow blower’s 252cc overhead valve engine. Designed to clear large 15 - 20 car driveways, this has more than enough power for most properties.

The SnowMaster uses a self-propelling system that will match your pace as you push it, as well as an easy turn system, helping you clear more space without exhausting yourself.

Toro’s warranty guarantees the snow blower for three years, with individual parts like its chute guaranteed for life.

With an average owner score of 4.5 and 4.4 out of 5 across retailers like Home Depot and Acme Tools respectively, this maneuverable and powerful snow blower is a safe pick for those that are ready to invest for the long term.

A powerful, 208cc self-propelled gas snow blower, the Ariens Classic 920025 really throws snow. With six forward speeds and two reverse speeds, it will do most of the pushing for you, clearing 24-inches at a time with 20-inches of clearance.

It offers both a pull start and an electric start. It also comes with some useful safety measures, like a quick engine stop.

While heavy and large, this snow blower is still easy to assemble at home. Order it in advance of a winter storm warning and have it running in time to handle the snow.

The Ego Power+ is a massive 21-inch snow thrower that runs entirely on batteries, meaning you don’t need to worry about outlets, extension cords, or gas. It’s priced on par with gas models, even without the extra batteries and charger you’ll need to operate it. But if you have a long driveway and don’t want to deal with 100-plus feet of extension cords, it may be your best bet.

Reviewers did love its performance, as it was able to clear even wet, dense snow without any trouble. The main hangup, as you’d expect, is battery life. It can operate for about 45 minutes on a single charge, but you’ll definitely want extra batteries and a charger so you can top off one battery while you’re using the other.

If you’ve had enough of small snow blowers and live somewhere that often gets huge amounts of dense, wet snow, then the Briggs & Stratton Elite Series is for you. It has an absolutely massive 30-inch intake and a dual-stage auger that’ll rip up snow before firing it out the chute.

It’s big and heavy at 250 pounds, but it also features excellent creature comforts like heated hand grips, an electric push-to-start, and a dual-trigger release that releases one wheel or the other so you can make quick hairpin turns.

Reviewers raved about how easily this powerful snow blower tore through dense snowpacks, though it can be a bit fussy to control at first, and often there were complaints about spilled oil when unboxing. The most important thing to keep in mind here is you’re buying a large, expensive snow-removal machine—it’s basically a giant 40-cycle engine on wheels. It will require careful maintenance if you’re going to keep your investment in tip-top shape for years to come.