Guide
Snow, Ice, and Slip Hazards: Documentation Tips
Quick answer
Weather-related falls, storm timelines, and what photos should show.
Weather is context, not the whole story
Ice storms create widespread risk, but property owners may still have duties about treated walkways, timing of clearing, and unnatural accumulations from drains or roofs.
Capture the weather timeline
Note when precipitation started and stopped, temperature trends, and whether melt-refreeze was likely. Pair that with photos of untreated patches next to cleared areas.
Footwear arguments
Insurers sometimes emphasize shoes. Photograph soles and describe the walking surface accurately without arguing the legal conclusion.