Works really well up to 8” of snow. Even works great with the wet heavy snow. It’s heavy though. It’s better for straight sections. If you need to lift it to maneuver around objects, you’ll probably just want a normal shovel. Also, since it only has the little fins to direct the snow, it won’t throw it very far to the left or right. I’d recommend it for sidewalks and back patios or one car driveways. Otherwise the heaviness gets to you. Easier than a normal shovel, but harder than an actual snowblower.