
The other avalanche: Roofs heavy with snow in Colorado create danger
All along the areas hardest hit by heavy snow in last week's storm, the sounds of melting snow dripping then occasionally sliding off roofs creates a few nervous moments.
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All along the areas hardest hit by heavy snow in last week's storm, the sounds of melting snow dripping then occasionally sliding off roofs creates a few nervous moments.
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