Explanation:
An ice storm is a type of winter storm characterized by freezing rain, also known as a glaze event or, in some parts of the United States, as a silver thaw. The U.S. National Weather Service defines an ice storm as a storm which results in the accumulation of at least 0.25-inch of ice on exposed surfaces.
When an ice storm accumulates ;
The heavy build-up of ice can break tree branches, down power lines, and damage homes and cars. Other dangers include hypothermia, fires and carbon monoxide poisoning, which can occur from people using alternative heating sources during periods of extended power failures.
The phenomena it can cause ;
Ice storms can be the most devastating of winter weather phenomena and are often the cause of automobile accidents, power outages and personal injury.
And the precipitation it may cause ;
Precipitation can take many forms. Ice crystals can link to each other and form snowflakes.
