I use the snow to water my plants. I live in northern Ohio and we've been getting quite a bit of snow...and it sounds like another snow storm is heading right for us (expecting 8-14").
A few words of additional advice when using snow...besides using the yellow or snow close to roads. If you have a deep pile of snow, do not take the snow from the bottom (close to the ground), you run a higher chance of picking up some additional dirt/soil that may not be good for your plants.
Also, realize that the ratio of snow to water is about 5 (sometimes 8):1. So it may take 5 to 8" of snow to get 1" of water. It may take a while for the snow to melt. To help speed up the process, I have some large cooking pots on the stove and toss the snow into the pots, until the pots are full of water. I don't allow the water to get too hot. Then pour the water into the clean jugs.
Good luck
A few words of additional advice when using snow...besides using the yellow or snow close to roads. If you have a deep pile of snow, do not take the snow from the bottom (close to the ground), you run a higher chance of picking up some additional dirt/soil that may not be good for your plants.
Also, realize that the ratio of snow to water is about 5 (sometimes 8):1. So it may take 5 to 8" of snow to get 1" of water. It may take a while for the snow to melt. To help speed up the process, I have some large cooking pots on the stove and toss the snow into the pots, until the pots are full of water. I don't allow the water to get too hot. Then pour the water into the clean jugs.
Good luck