Home / Home / Should I drain my above-ground pool all the way for winter?Home Music musicShould I drain my above-ground pool all the way for winter?No. Lower the water level just below the skimmer and return lines, not empty the pool. A mostly empty pool can collapse or blow out of the ground if the water table rises or if ice expands. Search Amazon As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Related NotesExploreExploreExplorePrevious Should I drain my pool pump before winter?Next Should I do Cave of the Winds or Maid of the Mist at Niagara Falls?