What you need is emergency solution to contain the damage and prevent it to get worst.
Getting a liitle rain through my roof vents.
Most professionals recommend screwing the ridge vent to the roof.
It this is the case you need to create a breathable shield to slow the driving rain drops while still allowing air flow.
This is how to stop a roof leak in the rain.
Some ridge vents require blocks to be installed at the ends to prevent precipitation from blowing in.
Quick fix from inside.
As well homeowner s may need to check for proper installation of their ridge vent.
Ridge vent fasteners should always be fastened into the rafters usually every 16 to 24 inches.
Place a deflector over the opening of the vent to keep rain from blowing through the opening.
If your roof vent leaks during heavy rain the rain may be blowing up under the hood and into the vent.
Deflectors are available in many sizes configurations and colors to match your existing vent cover.
As it spins the air blown from the vent is strong enough to blow rain away from the openings between the fins.
If you are putting a new roof on your home talk to your roofing contractor about your options to prevent attic snow.
It would be very dangerous to do.
Roofing nails are usually too short and will not hold well during a strong wind storm.