Abstract: A snow and ice removal apparatus. The apparatus has a plurality of filament containers. Each filament container has a hollow interior and a heating element disposed within the interior. The filament container radiates heat when the heating element is energized. A mechanism for coupling together a plurality of filament containers is included to define a heat generation pathway. The pathway is adapted to melt snow or ice when energized. A mechanism is also included for transmitting energy to the heat generation pathway. Lastly, a controller is provided for manually and automatically adjusting the application of energy to the heat generation pathway.