: a storm in which falling rain freezes on contact
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One year after the ice storm that devastated much of the Portland area, toppling hundreds of trees and knocking out power to thousands, some Lake Oswego residents are still working on cleanup and preparing for more extreme weather.—Axios Portland, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025 Blizzard conditions are likely for some areas, and ice storms and heavy snow are expected in others, The Weather Channel predicts.—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2025 In 1948, rain that later turned into a blizzard and ice storm dropped 1.33 inches of precipitation on Chicago — the most rain recorded on Jan. 1.—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025 Flashback: When an intense ice storm enveloped the region last year, countless trees were toppled, thousands lost power for days and at least 15 people died.—Kale Williams, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ice storm
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