it runs great in the snow, and i have never had any real problems with it that i could not fix. they sure make a lot of (good) noise for a little company. you can also choose the almond shell separator to get pure almonds. blessed to live in a quiet neighborhood, my husband and i enjoy breakfast outdoors, listening only to bird chatter, and the gentle flutter of leaves in the breeze. take a look at our calendar to find events or programs that work best with your schedule. i’m going to introduce you to our listeners. 