Caring for your pool in the winter months
The winter time is a bittersweet time of year for pool owners. On one hand all of the BBQs and cookouts generally cease to exist. No more Marco Polo with the kiddos, no more playing catch off the diving board, and no more splash fights. On the other hand, once the autumn months are over and the water gets colder, nature gives you a break and makes your pool a little bit easier to maintain and a little bit easier on your bank account. The information in this article is based in my knowledge from a northern California climate point of view. The coldest temp we see in my area on any given year is around 27°. If you live in colder areas you may need to shut your pool down for the winter. Once the leaves are down and the night time temps start dropping, your pool will become much easier to care for. You should still try to maintain a weekly schedule when it comes to caring for your pool, but in the winter you may only spend 10 to 15 minutes on it instead of 45 to 60.