ice storms

Definition of ice stormsnext
plural of ice storm

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice storms
Noun
  • Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said the city is considering clearing sidewalks for residents and businesses in future snowstorms and then sending them the bill, citing the mess created by property owners who failed to clear snow as required.
    Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
  • In this land of four seasons, where winter snowstorms can be deadly; spring snow melt can flood entire towns, summer brings tornadoes, and fall might see forest fires, people know the value of human life and kindness repaid.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Roads are cleaned, including inside suburbs, for weather events like snow, blizzards, freezing rain and ice storms.
    Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The strong winds and cold temperatures accompanying blizzards can combine to create another danger.
    Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Ice storms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice%20storms. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

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