Jerry that could be the reason. Netty-We also have a metal roof and the snow will hang over quite a bit before it falls off. Sj yes it is disheartening as you said. But we are suppose to get MORE snow and that is very disheartening as well. I WANT SPRING! Eileen yes it is! Chery I can send you some. Koszta I am glad that it does not damage out gutters or that would be the next step we would have to take. Blissful--were not nuts. We just have frozen brains from all this snow and cold weather. Plus cabin fever can be quite sever and cause one to hallucinate.