Most years we get lots of snow and last year was a record year. My staff and I spent 3-4 hrs per day just shoveling snow so the dogs could enter their houses and every few days changed out their straw. We completely shoveled out the 10 x 20' puppy kennels a handful of times too. With all the snow cover I bet their houses were very warm! Much like a quinzhee or igloo. | Endurance Kennels LLC