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.

1 day ago · A powerful ice storm is set to affect the Midwest and Northeast of the U.S., bringing treacherous conditions, including freezing rain, sleet and potential power outages.

3 days ago · The highest ice storm potential (with 1/4 inch or greater ice accretion) "is expected from western Maryland northward into the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania, where scattered power outages and ...

2 days ago · An ice storm warning has been issued for the Appalachian Mountains from West Virginia to Pennsylvania, where significant ice accumulation is possible. Ice and snow forecast Wed. and Thurs.

1 day ago · Winter storms are about to blitz through the eastern half of the United States at a frenetic pace that could continue for a couple of weeks. The jet stream, essentially a river of air in the ...

1 day ago · A winter storm that brought snow, sleet and freezing rain to a large swath of the Midwest swept into the mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Thursday, snarling commutes in major cities including Chicago ...

4 days ago · Dangerous ice storm threatens millions from Chicago to Boston with treacherous travel, power outages Computer forecast models are coming into agreement that the storm, which is connected to a series of powerful atmospheric river storms slamming the West Coast, will develop across the Plains on Wednesday before gaining strength as it …

3 days ago · Winter Storm Freya will impact the Northeast today. It will be followed by a second winter storm named Garnett this weekend. Snow and ice from both systems will create hazardous travel conditions ...

The storm will produce a combination of snow and ice across a vast area. Forecasts predict 1-3 inches of snow from eastern Montana to northern Michigan, with 3-6 inches in northern North Dakota ...

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 …