Tracked vs. Wheeled Performance in Snow

What happens here

The discussion shifts to snow removal, which is described as an "entirely different" scenario than mud. For snow removal, the key factor is that underneath the "squishy snow" there is typically hard pavement. The objective for effective snow removal is to make contact with this hard pavement as quickly as possible to gain optimal traction. Wheeled machines are favored here because their tires can "dig down" through the snow to the pavement. Tracks, however, because they distribute weight, might tend to 'float' on top of the snow, leading to reduced traction and efficiency.

Goal: Understand why wheeled skid steers are often preferred for snow removal on hard pavement.