11/01/2026
You wake up after a cold Prineville night and see a thick ridge of ice along the edge of your roof, with icicles hanging from the gutters. It looks pretty, but it’s often a warning sign. Ice dams on gutters are one of the most common winter problems in Central Oregon’s high desert, and they can lead to roof leaks, rotted wood, and sagging gutters. Here’s what causes them, why our local climate makes them so common, and what you can do to stop them before they cost you money.
Learn what causes ice dams on gutters in Prineville and how homeowners can prevent costly winter roof damage.