An ice storm is a type of winter storm characterized by freezing rain,also known as a glaze event . source
An ice storm is a type of winter storm characterized by freezing rain,also known as a glaze event .
The U.S./ N W Service defines an ice storm as a storm which results in the accumulation of at least 0.25-inch (6.4 mm) of ice on exposed surfaces. source
The U.S./ N W Service defines an ice storm as a storm which results in the accumulation of at least 0.25-inch (6.4 mm) of ice on exposed surfaces.
From 1982 to 1994, ice storms were more common than blizzards and averaged 16 per year. source
From 1982 to 1994, ice storms were more common than blizzards and averaged 16 per year.
An ice storms are not violent storms, but instead commonly perceived as gentle rains occurring at temperatures just below freezing. source
An ice storms are not violent storms, but instead commonly perceived as gentle rains occurring at temperatures just below freezing.
While meteorologists can predict when and where an ice storm will occur, some storms still occur with little or no warning. source
While meteorologists can predict when and where an ice storm will occur, some storms still occur with little or no warning.
In the United States, most ice storms are in the northeastern part of the country, but damaging storms have occurred farther south. source
In the United States, most ice storms are in the northeastern part of the country, but damaging storms have occurred farther south.
An ice storm in February 1994 resulted in tremendous ice accumulation as far south as Mississippi, and caused reported damage in nine states. source
An ice storm in February 1994 resulted in tremendous ice accumulation as far south as Mississippi, and caused reported damage in nine states.
An ice storm in eastern Washington in November 1996 directly followed heavy snowfall. source
An ice storm in eastern Washington in November 1996 directly followed heavy snowfall.
The freezing rain from an ice storm covers everything with heavy, smooth glaze ice. source
The freezing rain from an ice storm covers everything with heavy, smooth glaze ice.
Loss of electricity during ice storms can indirectly lead to hypothermia and even death from hypothermia. source
Loss of electricity during ice storms can indirectly lead to hypothermia and even death from hypothermia.
Ice storms can also lead to ruptured pipes due to water freezing inside the pipes. source
Ice storms can also lead to ruptured pipes due to water freezing inside the pipes.
In March 1991, a major ice storm in the area of Rochester, NY caused $375 million in damages. source
In March 1991, a major ice storm in the area of Rochester, NY caused $375 million in damages.
The North American ice storm of 1998 occurred during January 5–9, 1998. source
The North American ice storm of 1998 occurred during January 5–9, 1998.
Additionally, the loss of power during ice storms has indirectly caused numerous illnesses and deaths due to unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. source
Additionally, the loss of power during ice storms has indirectly caused numerous illnesses and deaths due to unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
Most areas affected saw over 2 in (51 mm) of ice accumulation, and between 1–5 in (25–127 mm) of snow on top of the ice. source
Most areas affected saw over 2 in (51 mm) of ice accumulation, and between 1–5 in (25–127 mm) of snow on top of the ice.
An ice storm left well over 2 million people without power at its peak and killed 55 people, 24 in Kentucky. source
An ice storm left well over 2 million people without power at its peak and killed 55 people, 24 in Kentucky.
