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This is where an ice storm could hit in the US this weekend
Wind alerts are in effect for gusts up to 50 or even 60 mph on Saturday through much of California’s northern and central valleys.
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice storm
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The weather service defines a blizzard as a severe snowstorm in which winds must be sustained or frequently gusting at least 35 mph, falling or blowing snow must reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less, and these conditions must persist for at least three hours.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2025
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With a snowstorm rolling in, the Sailors are staying in Denver on Monday to celebrate their title before heading back to town with their trophy on Tuesday.—
Kyle Newman,
The Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2025
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The same weather system is set to bring blizzard conditions to the Plains on Friday and severe weather across much of the Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Tennessee Valley.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Saturday: Severe thunderstorms, blizzard conditions hit the eastern US The intense cross-country storm will expand into more of the eastern US with severe thunderstorms and blizzard conditions.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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Women and men are affected differently by weather and climate, and therefore need gender-sensitive information and services.—
Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Winter weather shelters in San Mateo County: San Mateo County residents in need of shelter should visit their local Core Service Agency in order to seek access to the Inclement Weather Program or other shelter programs.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Cuomo faces a vulnerable incumbent Adams is also seeking reelection but is facing a tempest over the criminal case against him, and the U.S. Justice Department’s extraordinary effort to end the case over the objection of the prosecutors who brought the charges.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Hilaria touches on the media tempest surrounding her accent, reiterating that she was raised bilingual.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, the South is recovering from torrential thunderstorms.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC News,
6 Mar. 2025
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In Texas, severe thunderstorms Tuesday caused significant damage to buildings and gusty winds brought down trees and power lines across several cities, including the Dallas-Fort Worth area.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Ice storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice%20storm. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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