How to Remove Snow From an Above Ground Pool

Above ground swimming pools need to be covered during the winter months. Pool owners place an air pillow in the center of the pool beneath a heavy duty pool cover, tucking the edges beneath the pool railing. This diverts precipitation to the sides of the pool cover instead of the middle. While a small amount of water on top of the pool cover is permissible to hold it in place against the wind, too much weight on the pool cover can lead to tearing and damage to the pool walls. Snow in particular should be removed from the pool cover.

Things You'll Need

• Plastic shovel

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Loosen the pool cable that tightens the cover after you have received a large amount of snow. This will relieve some pressure off of the pool cover.

   • 2

     Take a plastic shovel and carefully scoop the snow off the pool cover. Remove the snow in thin layers and avoiding scraping the pool cover if possible to prevent damage to the cover.

   • 3

     Tighten the cable for your pool cover. Make sure the pool cover is tucked securely between the railings.