An ice storm is a freezing rain situation (rain that freezes on surface contact) with significant ice accumulations of 0. 25 inches or greater. Verkkoan inch or two of snow and ice accumulated. Rain or freezing rain and sleet fell over south portions, but changed to rain during the morning. Verkkothe recent cold snap has turned the susquehanna river icy. News 8 found ice flowing downstream monday in harrisburg. Verkkotrees and power lines already coated with ice could topple if they get more, the national weather service warned. “stay safe out there over the next. Verkkoa massive winter storm battered the us on friday with frigid temperatures, high winds and heavy snow, leaving at least nine people dead,. Verkkoheavy accumulations of ice can bring down trees and topple utility poles and communication towers. Ice can disrupt communications and power for days while. Verkkoan ice storm, also known as a glaze event or a silver storm, is a type of winter storm characterized by freezing rain. [1] the u. s. National weather service defines an ice. The frozen houses in ontario took the brunt of the storms as they directly face the.