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Ice Storms:

Ice Storms:. Unusual weather at its worst! . What is an Ice Storm. When rain freezes as it falls and lands on the ground or other objects One-fourth of an inch of ice must form. Location of Ice Storms:. North-Eastern Canada Northern United Sates Idaho New York Massachusetts.

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Ice Storms:

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  1. Ice Storms: Unusual weather at its worst!

  2. What is an Ice Storm • When rain freezes as it falls and lands on the ground or other objects • One-fourth of an inch of ice must form

  3. Location of Ice Storms: North-Eastern Canada Northern United Sates • Idaho • New York • Massachusetts

  4. Damage Caused By Ice Storms • Broken power lines • Roofs collapse • Ruin farmers’ crops • Hail • Slippery/icy sidewalks and roads

  5. Ice Storm Safety Tips • Avoid travel • Stay indoors

  6. Interesting Facts about Ice Storms 3 air masses needed Begin as snow, then warms to rain, finally filters through cold air to freeze as it touches the ground or objects One-forth inch ice needed

  7. Sources • Wendorff, Anne. Ice Storms. Minneapolis, MN: Bellwether Media, 2009. Print • http://weatherwizkids.com/

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