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How do you clear snow off the Carrier Dome's massive roof? Answer: It isn't easy

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Workers on the roof of the Carrier Dome clear use fire hoses and hot water to clear snow off the roof on Wednesday, March 15, 2107. (Dennis Nett | dnett@syrcuse.com)

Tired of shoveling your driveway or sidewalk? Imagine if you were responsible for the Carrier Dome roof.

Syracuse University workers have been on the roof of the dome - only 165 feet above the playing surface - trying to keep up with the the snow that's been falling since Tuesday.

They are using large fire hoses and heated water to spray snow off the roof, officials said.