In the cold temps, ice and snow accumulation can destroy your roof, your HVAC system, your plumbing, and your hardscapes.

Here's what to know about the potential risk factors for a roof collapse due to snow buildup, according to FEMA.

Safely remove the snow mass from your asphalt roof before it drops on its own.

A roof rake is the best, and easiest, way to remove snow from the roof of your house. But there's a safe way to do it, so you don't get buried in snow.

A swing set and dinosaur play structure are buried under several feet of snow at Harborview Elementary School in Juneau on Jan. 7, 2025. (Photo by Jamie Diep/KTOO) The City and Borough of Juneau has ...

Part of the front eave on Tracey Muir’s house collapsed under the weight of heavy snow on Jan. 8, 2026. (Photo by Jamie Diep/KTOO) A portion of a residential roof collapsed Thursday in Juneau under ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV)— While your main concern after a snowstorm may be clearing out your driveway, it’s important not to neglect snow removal from other areas of your property, including on top of ...

JUNEAU, Alaska (KTUU) - Eight boats have sunk in Juneau’s harbor due to record-breaking snowfall that has paralyzed Alaska’s capital city and prompted school closures. Harbor crews are working around ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You might go on your roof as little as possible, especially when it is icy and covered in snow. A slip from your roof could cause severe ...