Snow guard
BARRIER INSTALLED ON ROOFS TO PREVENT SNOW AND ICE FROM FALLING ON PEOPLE BELOW
Snow Shields; Snow brackets; Snow brakes; Snow Stop; Snow clip; Ice guard; Snow rail
A snow guard is a device used to retain snow and ice from falling from one surface to a lower one; in contemporary usage, they are installed to prevent snow/ice pack from avalanching and damaging people, plants, and property below. They are most commonly installed in multiples or rows on a structure's roof surface, as a form of avalanche control.