The first snowflakes hit the ground in Park City, Utah, in late October, before a single peanut butter cup hit the bottom of the Halloween bag. The first snow of the 2022 season dumped 10 inches of fresh powder on the town on Oct. 23, giving skiers and winter sports enthusiasts an early start to their activities.

For those who need to navigate up and down slick and steep driveways, however, snow can make for treacherous travel. One homeowner solved his snow-covered driveway issues with an elaborate snow-melt system that covers 530 square feet, including two sections that cover walkways and paths to the front door. In snowy Park City, where the annual snowfall average is between 300 and 400 inches, snow-melt systems are commonplace.