How do they perform in ice and snow climate, won't they freeze up and causing ice jams?
508543
I have not had an issue with ice or snow. Last winter was very bad and they held up fine. The black foam actually helps with melting. Only issue I have had is will small leaves accumulating on top of the foam. Just keep them clean and you should be OK.
508544
We haven't had a problem yet but we don't get the snow and ice like some areas.
1329036
I bought these in Feb. 2014. Live in Colorado and it does get cold here. To date no problem with them working in the cold. I am very happy with this purchase.
550019
I have not tried to freeze them. And I don't think it would work very well. If the expanding liquid didn't break them, the extreme cold would probably make them more prone to crack
1455040
I'm assuming you mean loose powdery snow over ice - I don't think they'd work well at all. The little plastic "teeth" are designed to dig into packed snow, and I don't think they would work at all on ice. You'd need metal teeth to grip a sheet of ice.
143552
I've never had this happen, and I've used it at temperatures below zero. But, I suppose it depends. If you're using it in the Arctic or Antarctic, then it probably would freeze some what. I bet if you're not out too long it would work at temperatures around -10C to -15C for a long time. Colder than that, and it might begin to freeze over a bit. I would check out the manufacturer's specifications and make sure that whatever temperature you plan to use it in is within the spec range.
334309
yes, they work fine in winter, if blowing snow they may need brushed off, only problem I have had is humidity and extreme heat waves during sunlight interrupts signal on long distances.
398313
Defintely!! There are horrid cold, but I guess you can put ice in them if you forget.
734963
not really sure they have been on my car for about a year and faced snow and ice and are not pitted or damaged in any way. Only challenge I have experienced with these is getting them synced with the vehicle system (GM). Local installer was not able to get the working.
581315
We got to +15 here once and thought we were going to freeze to death! Anyway, I have not tried them that cold, I suspect they'll work just fine since most electronic things like that are good down to -40. We used to live in Edmonton, AB, it hit -47 (without windchill) once, we decided to move.
2134575
Seem to work great here in Ohio and we've had a cold, snowy couple of months. No problems.
942698
The turning mechanism will not freeze in winter unless there is freezing rain or sleet or melted snow that then refreezes. As long as it is kept fairly dry, it will still turn. I am about to find out how well it did as I've now had mine a year.
120729
Yes, no problem. We have had them on the house for over 3 years and water, snow, ice is not an issue.
798892
Accidentally answered yes to this. I have never tried freezing with these. Not why I bought them. Sounds a little scary. Would think the glass would easily break.
957305
yes! very good o ice. Just enough traction. If you have snow pack on top too, they will pack snow but clean out very quickly. They never slip off of my Bogs and are easily cleaned of mud/ice with the tap of a wooden stick or broom handle. I just leave them on my ice fishing boots year round.
2044792
I don't know about snow. However, I have them in uncovered patio in Florida. They have gone through major rain, heat and cold (40 degrees) and still look as good as when I got them. My brother just purchased them after seeing my patio.
1609344
I have had no issues with snow or ice. The mesh is very stout screening. This has worked great for me and I've had over a foot of snow with ice and no problems
601248
They will get cold but will not start to freeze. It also depends on your cooler. Usually mine lasts for an hour but I have multiple sclerosis and put off alot of heat. If it's hot outside they will melt alot faster too. Your best way would be to freeze all that you have, and put them in the cooler and use them as needed.