ice storms

Definition of ice stormsnext
plural of ice storm

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice storms
Noun
  • Sunday’s snowfall could rank among the city’s biggest snowstorms in the past century and a half.
    John Annese, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
  • After nearly a full week of heavy snowstorms in the Sierra Nevada, which brought multiple feet to some portions of the mountain, blue skies are on the horizon.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • These storms begin as minor or average storms and then go through a rapid, explosive intensification, delivering heavy snow, blizzards, thundersnow, coastal flooding and flooding rains.
    CBS News, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
  • With winter in full blow, blizzards, sub-zero temperatures, and icicles are always in the forecast.
    Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Ice storms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice%20storms. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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