Just when you thought things were returning to normal, another snow-related issue emerges . . . Ice Dams. Here is a great illustration of how ice dams occur (from The Washington Post, 2/14/2010.)
One of the first warning sign of possible ice dams is icicles hanging from the gutters. Don't try to knock these down as they can be extremely dangerous.
Properly removing ice dams is extremely dangerous and should not be attempted by anyone other than a professional with the correct safety equipment. Do not attempt to get on your roof and remove the snow. In addition to the potential for a very dangerous fall, you could also damage the roof as you are shoveling the snow. Better to call a professional roofing contractor.
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