[Winni-Retired]

I came home this afternoon (22-Dec) to the sound of water dripping inside my front bay window, " ICE DAMMING " on the roof. My question to the forum is other than a metal roof or heating cables, does anyone have any ideas on how to end this problem. I did clean the gutters and downspouts in late November. The roof has a 5/12 pitch and is north facing. Should I just go out and buy a Snow Roof Rake and if so where, or is there a less dangerous ( no ladder ) solution available ... Thank You