What snowblower is a decent price ( around $300) that is gas powered? A d can get the work done? At least for this year?

For this year, yes, we are not supposed to have as bad of a winter s we had, the one 2 years ago was terrible, no a cheap blower will not remove that kind of snow. The snowblowers you get for 300 or less are usually 2 cycle, small engine, around 3 HP, they are good for no more than 5-6 inches of snow. I have 2, the "little" one, and it was less than $300, it is handy because it is light and maneuverable. It works great in light snow, it is useless in deep or wet snow. I have a big 8 HP self propelled job, it can move any snow that fits under the scoop, but it's not easy to handle until you get used to it.

The only way to get a large blower at that price is to buy used, watch craigslist. In Wis you need a large blower. The small ones are only for a couple inches of snow.