Definition of ice storm
: a storm in which falling rain freezes on contact
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The closings come a day after an ice storm caused slick roads and delayed flights in the Kansas City area.
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An unusually cold April—coupled with an ice storm that hit central Canada—weighed on some sectors in the month.
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The ice storm was so bad, falling pieces punched holes in the roof of the Blue Jays' domed stadium.
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Additionally, Arnold said there is a potential for power outages with the ice storm, so residents should take precautions by having plans in place, including extra blankets and home safety kits.
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The former is a stinging ice storm; the latter is a warm bath.
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Consumers Energy had 140,000 customers affected by the power outages statewide since the ice storm started Saturday.
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Several flights were canceled after an ice storm Tuesday ensnared the Kansas City metro area, but passengers who boarded Delta Airlines flight No.
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Freezing rain is expected along and north of a line from Sauk County to Fond du Lac County Monday morning, turning to rain around noon, and prompting the weather service to issue an ice storm warning from 3 p.m. Monday through 6 p.m. Tuesday.
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: a storm in which falling rain freezes as it lands
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