The 6 Best Snow Shovels to Get You Through the Winter

With almost 18,700 reviews and 4.5 out of 5 stars, there's no doubting why the Snow Joe Shovelution SJ-SHLV01 18-in Strain-Reducing Snow Shovel is our pick for the best overall snow shovel. What makes this snow shovel unique is its dual spring-assisted handle system. This allows a snow shoveler to use both of their hands for greater lifting leverage and forces the user to use their upper body strength a bit more. This helps make the task of shoveling snow much easier on the body, lowering back strain by about 30 percent compared to traditional snow shovels. The shovel's handles have a comfortable D-ring handle grip on each end and the blade is 18 inches wide and made from impact-resistant material. And the Snow Joe Shovelution SJ-SHLV01 18-in Strain-Reducing Snow Shovel is backed by a two-year warranty from the manufacturer.

As we've mentioned, snow shoveling puts a lot of strain on your body, especially your arms, wrists, and back. The True Temper 18 in. Ergonomic Mountain Mover Snow Shovel helps alleviate some of that pressure with its specially-designed ergonomic handle. The 37.4-inch-long handle has a slight bend in it, making it easier on your back and arms when shoveling and lifting heavy snow. And the extra-large D-shaped handle is comfortable and easy to hold when wearing gloves and mittens. The 18-inch plastic shovel blade has a nylon wear strip on it to help extend the life of the blade, which is designed to be used as both a snow shovel and snow pusher.

Why manually shovel snow when you can have an electric snow shovel do it for you? If you’ve never heard of one, an electric snow shovel has a double-turning blade that picks up snow and tosses it out of the way as you push the machine along a path. The Greenworks Electric Snow Shovel is a corded electric shovel available in two styles. The 8-amp model features a 12-inch clearing width and can move up to 300 pounds of snow per minute, throwing it up to 20 feet away. And the 10-amp model has a 16-inch clearing width and can remove up to 600 pounds of snow per minute, discharging it up to 25 feet away. Both models are lightweight and on wheels for easy maneuverability and are backed by a four-year limited warranty from the manufacturer.

If you have a very large area you need to clear of snow, sometimes a snow pusher is a better tool for the job than a snow shovel is. Snowplow’s "The Original Snow Pusher" features a 36-inch-wide polypropylene blade designed to push snow out of the way on large driveways and walkways rather than shovel it up. The snow pusher features an ergonomically-designed fiberglass handle with a large D-shaped grip for a comfortable hold. The handle and blade are bolted together with a special brace added to give extra support to the blade as it works. And "The Original Snow Pusher" can also be flipped over and used as a tool to chip away at ice and hardened snow.

There's nothing worse than coming out to your car, finding yourself snowed in, and needing a shovel to dig yourself out. For about $30, the Lifeline Aluminum Sport Utility Shovel is a great collapsible shovel you can keep in your car for such an occasion. The shovel breaks down into three pieces for easy storage and carrying and it's very lightweight — only weighing 1.3 pounds when put together — and is made from durable aluminum with a high-quality powder coating, so it can be used to shovel more than just snow. The shovel's handle is adjustable from 21 to 32 inches to fit the user and it’s available in a few different colors, including red, blue, and olive green.

If you need a snow shovel that can easily get through ice, hard-packed snow, and anything else a harsh winter throws your way, then you'll want to invest in the DMOS The Stealth Shovel. Available in six different colors, this shovel got its start on Kickstarter and is made from a highly-durable aircraft-grade 6061 aluminum. The shovel blade is low-profile and has built-in teeth, allowing it to break easily through ice and snow. Its telescoping handle goes up to 56.6 inches in length and collapses to allow the shovel to be easily stored in a vehicle. And the DMOS The Stealth Shovel is backed by a lifetime guarantee from the manufacturer.