High temperatures will run a little cooler today, reaching the mid and upper 30s. A few light snow or rain showers are possible, mainly near and north of US 10. Temperatures will turner warmer again for the weekend. A round of rain and snow is also expected late Friday night into Saturday morning. Watch for slick spots if traveling early Saturday morning, especially north of the I-96 corridor. Read More >
Ice dams are most common in northern climates. They occur when heavy snow buildup melts during the day and then refreezes when temperatures drop overnight.
After several days of melting-freezing cycles, it's common for the melted water and ice to work up under the shingles until water enters the attic and eventually does damage to the ceilings, wall and contents. In cases where the ice dam goes unnoticed for an extended period of time, it can do significant damage to the building and its contents.
There's no way to guarantee an ice dam won't damage your home, but you can take steps to cut the chances of an ice dam forming in the first place: