Mid-Winter Equipment Maintenance: Peace Region Freeze-Thaw Survival Guide
In January, Grande Prairie experienced typical mid-winter freeze-thaw patterns. Temperatures have fluctuated between +3°C and -11°C over the past week, creating conditions that stress construction equipment in ways steady cold does not. Ice buildup forms during thaws, then locks components solid when temperatures drop overnight. Hydraulic systems respond sluggishly. Batteries that worked fine at -10°C […]