Heavy Snow Collapses Roofs Across the Northeast

The snow, oh, the snow. Record snowfall in the Northeast this winter has closed schools, knocked out power and grounded flights, and the winter white landscape has since turned into a dirty mess.

But the danger from all that snow that perhaps hits closest to home is from its weight. The heavy snow has collapsed and threatened dozens of roofs across New England, where flat roofs are common.

WGME 13 Top Stories - 4 cows killed, 80 rescued after roof collapse at dairy farm in Clinton

roof collapse at a farm in Clinton killed 4 cows. It happened early Wednesday morning. Officials say the collapse was caused by heavy snow on the roof.
According to authorities, 80 cows were rescued from the building at Caverly Farms.

NY dairy farmer: Barn roof collapse killed 60 cows - WSJ.com

NORTHUMBERLAND, N.Y. — The owners of an upstate New York dairy farm say they expect to lose dozens of cows in addition to 60 killed when a barn roof collapsed last week.