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Boondocking site at 7,500ft in the Sandia Mtns. Just east of Albuquerque.

Forecast called for some precip, but I was't expecting this much. I've swept 9" off the panels so far.

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[–] MysteriousSophon21@lemmy.world 2 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

if you can adjust your panel angle to be steeper during snow season, it helps a ton with shedding. around 60° is ideal for most snow conditions, makes it slide right off once the sun hits it. i learned this the hard way after my first winter boondocking lol

[–] fratermus 1 points 10 hours ago

Agreed. In my case the panels are flat-mounted and I do my best to avoid snow for other reasons. I get caught about 1x every two years.

[–] nokturne213@sopuli.xyz 2 points 3 months ago

I am south of Albuquerque by a bit. We have had rain and sleet all day.

[–] Fiivemacs@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 months ago

I'm done with snow. It's time to just throw it in the garbage

[–] fratermus 1 points 3 months ago

... and other 2" this morning.