I do the same thing, running two aerators (of 4) to open up the water, to clear off the snow, then shut them down again.

I did this before they called for 6-10" of snow yesterday, we ended up getting 1". I shut them down this morning and have 2 nice 50'+ areas now opened up to freeze without snow cover.

I don't ice fish or ice skate the pond so I don't have the concerns of thin ice.

Keith - Still Lovin Livin

https://youtu.be/o-R41Rfx0k0
(a short video tribute to the PB members we met on our 5 week fishing adventure)

Formerly: 2ac LMB,HSB,BG,HBG,RES