What actually works better than a leaf blower is an air compressor with a trigger nozzle, something like this:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM6138570907P
A leaf blower spreads the air over too broad of an area to effectively remove all of the water, whereas a compressor gives a more concentrated and powerful burst that removes all of the water you're pointing at.