Look, its a very possible scenario where a person can look in front of his property on shabbos and see that melted snow or standing water (due to poor drainage) has frozen solid overnight (like tonight). Or that it has snowed overnight or snow has been plowed onto the walk in front of his house. I think its a valid question to ask that if a bor has found its way onto your property, can you remedy it on shabbos. There is no question in my mind that it is a clear and present danger to the passersby. Falls on ice and snow can be devastating. With injuries ranging from bruised soft tissue (and egos) to broken bones, to brain hemorrhage. It is not a sakana that can be taken lightly. I just don’t know if it is docheh shabbos. I am ever so vigilant with clearing snow and ice from in front of my property. So much so that I will heavily salt standing water to prevent freezing overnight.
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