Directory of Ice Storms Resources

Ice storms are caused by thunderstorms which produce large amounts of freezing rain.

Resources in This Category

Freezing Rain: Supercooled Droplets Freezing on Impact

http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/mtr/cld/prcp/zr/frz.rxml
Describes how freezing rain forms, with diagrams.
Ice Storm

http://www.windupradio.com/icestorm.htm
The story of the ice storm of 1998 from one individuals point of view. Includes photographs of the devastating effect ice can have on the environment.
Ice Storms: Hazardous Beauty

http://www.islandnet.com/~see/weather/elements/icestorm.htm
How glaze ice forms and where these storms occur, as well as the effects, both good and bad.
January 2005 Ice Storm in Geneva

http://www.pbase.com/scherrer/s2_january_2005_ice_storm
Contains a photo gallery with many pictures.
Portland's Paralyzing Ice Storm 2004

http://www.oregonphotos.com/Ice%20Storm%202004.html
Describes the storm and its effects. And has pictures of the ice on a car, and on a jet fighter.
Trees and Ice Storms

http://web.aces.uiuc.edu/vista/pdf_pubs/ICESTORM.PDF
Describes how ice storms form, the damage they can do, and list of trees which can resist ice.

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