When Journalists and Experts Get It Wrong

[hausdok]

The northwest is currently going through the snowiest winter in the past twelve years and the local papers are filled with articles about how to survive the weather.

Articles that help people are fine but some of the local "experts" quoted by journalists aren't used to seeing snow that remains on the ground for more than a day or two and the advice they're giving out is a little bit flawed. Can any of the readers spot the fundamental errors in the article linked below?

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[Erby]

1. When the heat in your home rises to the ceiling, it helps rooftop snow melt and prevent ice dams from forming