Wondering when the best time is to close your pool? Closing at the right time helps avoid winter problems and makes spring opening easier. Learn how to tell when your pool is ready for winter.

As an above ground pool owner, there are certain steps you need to take to keep your winter cover secure and ready for next year. When colder weather arrives, no one can guarantee just how severe it can get. Depending on where you live, this will either increase or decrease the preventative measures you need to take to keep your pool sanitary and swim ready for next year. If your area tends to deal with a lot of ice, then you want to pay close attention to the steps below. Read on to find out how to keep your pool cover safe in cold weather as no one wants to deal with torn pool liners, covers, or broken pool walls during the pool opening season.