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Recent Examples of ice storm
Some of the worst weather Thursday was rolling through the Appalachians of Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia, where an ice storm warning remained in effect until noon.
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John Bacon, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
Those gaps could have helped during the March ice storm, as well as last week, when dangerous thunderstorms and tornadoes hit Wisconsin, meteorologists say.
—Dave Malkoff, CBS News, 23 May 2025
The family of a North Texas woman killed in the 133-car pileup during the February 2021 ice storm has settled with the company that operates the toll lanes.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2025
Here’s what that could mean for critical weather reports, particularly during severe weather events, like tornadoes, ice storms and hurricanes.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
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John Bacon, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
Those gaps could have helped during the March ice storm, as well as last week, when dangerous thunderstorms and tornadoes hit Wisconsin, meteorologists say.
—Dave Malkoff, CBS News, 23 May 2025
The family of a North Texas woman killed in the 133-car pileup during the February 2021 ice storm has settled with the company that operates the toll lanes.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2025
Here’s what that could mean for critical weather reports, particularly during severe weather events, like tornadoes, ice storms and hurricanes.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice storm
Noun
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Colorado homeowners face the growing threat of wildfires, hailstorms, wind and snowstorms.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Hundreds of vehicles were stranded in high snow on Lake Shore Drive during the record snowstorm.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Martin takes off with long-time friend Steve, who is driving cross-county in a blizzard to California.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
6 July 2025
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The family of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, killed on Jan. 29, 2022 during a blizzard, is still searching for justice this week, days after jurors cleared his ex-girlfriend Karen Read of homicide charges.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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Despite a slew of headliner cancellations and bouts with problematic weather, Summerfest reported an 8% increase in attendance for its 2025 edition.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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How cuts might impact weather services Significant cuts to the NWS have the remaining workers doing more with less.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
15 July 2025
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These accoutrements saved our weekend when a late-May tempest blew across Colorado’s San Luis Valley one night.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside Online,
26 June 2025
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People caught in the tempest discovered the limits of human control.—
Ethan Wolin
Updated July 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2025
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This summer also has been notable for its lack of monsoonal moisture — weather that can cause uncomfortably high humidity and trigger thunderstorms in the local mountains.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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“Ice storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice%20storm. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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