When blowing snow especially on a windy day point the shoot away from the wind not into it. Keep the chute adjustment low so it is not blowing snow on you or on your path. I can't tell you how many times watching these videos that people don't do it.
I need to get one. Lowes has the manual lift for $1429 and the electric lift $1290. I want to spend less but worries me to have one more thing to go wrong with the electric winch. What are your thoughts?