When Snow Hits an Off-Grid Homestead - First Storm of the Season

First winter storm hits our Alaskan off-grid homestead! Watch as we tackle 12 inches of fresh snow while protecting our solar panels, Starlink internet, and animal enclosures. This is real off-grid living - no plowing service, just us against the elements as we work to maintain power and access across our homestead.

🔧 Equipment Used:
- Snow shovels
- Roof rake
- Solar panel brushes
- Boot chains
- Hand tools

❄️ Quick Stats:
- 12 inches of snow in 24 hours
- 4 hours of clearing
- Temperature: 24F
- First significant snowfall of the season

🏠 Our Homestead Setup:
- Off-grid solar power system
- Starlink internet
- Nigerian Dwarf goats
- Chicken flock
- Winter

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[jackabbitt]

If you give those chickens 16 to 18 hours of light per day they will give you all the eggs you want and then some

[heatherclayton-callaghan]

The trees look so majestic in their clothing of snow. Lovely to see your happy wee family again as you deal with your first permanent snow fall this winter. This is one channel where you're always guaranteed a a good chuckle at something highly amusing. Not sure how you do it guys but it's always a pleasure to watch your videos. Thankyou and until nexttime. Be happy, be blessed and stay safe and warm. 🇦🇺🤗💞🙏👍👌✌️👏✝️🇺🇸

[Siyatou-xh]

Mot noi song ly tuonh cho nhung ai thich co don ❤

[maryalice]

A tractor would help. I know it takes time to save up for one though. Lilliana is so helpfull. She adjusted to homesteading very well. Seems that she’s not afraid to jump in and eagerly learn and help with whatever you have going on. Such a blessing to her parents. I do hope there are other kids around that she gets to hang around with sometimes. A snow mobile with a plastic sled attached might help to keep up with some of the snow maintenance for the paths to the animals and well, plus you’d be having fun at the same time. Everything takes money though. Your family just powers through nicely. I hope winter is not going to be to hard on Richards arm. Harder to let it heal when there’s so much work that has to be done. It still amazes me how the three of you built your house in one summer. You’ve made amazing progress in such a short period. I hope you have a Great week and Thanks for sharing.

[sharongarrick]

Thank you for sharing this glimpse into what you do daily or at least at every snow event. Not for the faint of heart! Fun to watch the first exposure to the ‘white stuff’ for the goats.

[mariezafonte]

The first snow is so pretty and clean. happy to know the road outside the homestead gets plowed. Lilliana is always a bit help. Stay warm!

[KevinChristiansen-iq]

Great video Richard Aimee and daughter

[andrewwindsor]

I haven’t seen 16 inches since 1967 when I was 10 years old I’m67 I would love to play😂😂😂😂❤

[FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska]

Take that, homestead! Ha! I love it! Great video guys. ❤

[moondg]

I just bought this game changer heater you all could use one and they are inexpensive. look up Kinetic Molecular heater. It is usb or solar charged and last for up to a month. Keeps everything defrosted in cars or homes or buildings.

[tylerSeprodi]

We got about 12 inches a couple weeks ago here in Fairbanks

[Idahooffgrid]

We still have a couple weeks till snow here in North Idaho, but it’s coming quick. It feels like it always gets here before we are ready for it.

[cathyjones]

Lilliana is so helpful and growing up so fast. Terrific video. It would be great if you had a tractor but good grief they’re expensive

[mikemckinley]

Hello Richard and Aimee wow you have lots of snow over 12 inches of that white stuff I just g mailed Chrystal from flat tire farm to see how much snow they have all the channels I watch in Alaska they all had lots of snow be safe out there have a good weekend and week here from Ontario Canada ❤️❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦😎 p.s. we don’t have any snow I am in jeans and a t shirt

[carriann]

Just came across your channel. Greetings from Ohio. Love the great teamwork that you have to get chores and snow ❄️ clearing done. 🤗💖

[rabiabaloch]

Hi please share full clip of removing snow off the car 🚙

[moondg]

if you put lights in with your chickens they will keep laying.

[pdrphil]

You live in Alaska & missed the snow depth by half a foot?
Cmon !
If it was 3 ft deep I could see being off a bit...
But when its 11" & you're off by more than half a foot !
Kidding ....
Not kidding !

[OnaMuir]

Welcome winter! So, did Black Jack join the homestead? 🐇

[wayneboulware]

Can I suggest a four wheel drive tracker