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I know it's a bit late...but I would get a roof rake and scrap(or pull) the first 3-4 feet of snow down from the roof. Given the lay of the land around the house and the cost of an aluminum roof rake, I think that would help alot.
When the soffits and eaves are so close to walls (the source of heat hence your source of melting) in that type of construction...it always happens.
Cables would be a last resort...IMHO I think they are dangerous. They can cause a fire. If laid in the gutter and down the downspouts it is less of a hazard, just remember to put them on a timer or switch with an idiot light so you don't forget. Another solution would be to run ice guard and install metal roofing for the first 4'...that's pretty common in areas that recieve alot of snow. I'm also in favor of removing the gutters as long as water hasn't been an issue in the basement in the past.
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