An ice storm, also known as a glaze event or a silver storm, is a type of winter storm characterized by freezing rain. [1] The U.S. National Weather 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.

Ice can disrupt communications and power for days while utility companies repair extensive damage. Even small accumulations of ice can be extremely dangerous to motorists and pedestrians. Bridges and overpasses are particularly dangerous because they …

Apr 3, 2025 · “This is easily the worst ice storm in modern times — in the last 50 years — and you have to go back all the way to 1922 to find something even remotely close,” said Harold Dippman ...

3 days ago · It could take until autumn before all of the damage is cleaned up following a destructive ice storm in Michigan, and officials are worried the aftermath will contribute to intense wildfires in the ...

Feb 2, 2025 · Ice storm will peak in impacts on Thursday. Nearly 50 million Americans from the Midwest to the Northeast are on alert as a developing winter storm is expected to bring an impactful ice threat that could knock out power and lead to …

Feb 9, 2021 · Ice storms can be dangerous so it's necessary to understand them to properly prepare for the threats they can bring. Here five things you need to know about ice storms and how to prepare....

Mar 30, 2025 · A crippling ice storm in northern Michigan has knocked out power to at least 90,000 residential and business customers, forcing residents to bundle up at their homes without heat and closing...

Dec 13, 2024 · What is an ice storm? Heavy precipitation when temperatures are below freezing can create an ice storm, according to the National Weather Service.

A powerful midweek ice storm is set to impact the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Northeast, bringing dangerous travel conditions, widespread power outages, and significant ice and snow...

4 days ago · More: Up North residents hit by ice storm endure cold, power outages: 'How are we gonna manage?' With some still without power more than two weeks after storms swept through the region felling ...