Good call on checking those soffit vents—I had a similar situation where insulation got blown out of place after a storm. Took me forever to figure out why my attic was suddenly damp again after years of no issues. Felt pretty dumb when I realized it was just blocked airflow... Anyway, glad you got yours sorted out; attic moisture can be a real headache when it's cold and nasty outside.
Good points about airflow and insulation, but I'd also suggest considering the roof flashing. I've seen cases where folks thought it was just blocked vents, but small leaks around chimneys or skylights were actually letting moisture in slowly. It's sneaky because it doesn't always drip noticeably—just gradually makes things damp. Worth a quick check next time you're up there... better safe than sorry, especially after a storm.
Yeah, roof flashing issues can definitely sneak up on you. Had a similar problem last year—thought we had decent ventilation, insulation was good, but still noticed some damp spots in the attic after heavy rains. Turned out the flashing around the chimney had tiny gaps letting moisture creep in slowly. Quick fix once we found it, but could've been a bigger headache if we'd let it slide. Definitely worth checking regularly, especially after storms or heavy snowfall... saves a lot of hassle later on.
"Turned out the flashing around the chimney had tiny gaps letting moisture creep in slowly."
Had something similar happen a couple years back, but mine was around the skylight. Honestly, I was skeptical at first—figured it was just condensation or something minor. But nope, turned out those tiny gaps were letting water trickle in slowly, especially after heavy snow melted. Lesson learned: even if things look fine, doesn't hurt to double-check every now and then... better safe than sorry.
Had a similar issue myself, but mine was around the vent pipes. Thought it was just a minor drip at first, but when I got up there, the rubber boots had cracked from sun exposure—pretty common actually. Ended up replacing them with metal ones to avoid future headaches. Curious if anyone's noticed certain roof materials or setups holding up better through seasonal changes... seems like some stuff just doesn't last as long as you'd expect.
