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Ice storms are characterized by accumulation of ice, which can become heavy, bringing down utility poles, trees and communication towers. Even small amounts of ice accumulation can make roads and ...
There are a number of steps you can take to protect your property. These include: Securing loose objects outside a property such as bins, ladders, trampolines and outdoor games, garden furniture ...
Freezing rain and glaze ice on a large scale is called an ice storm. Effects on plants can be severe, as they cannot support the weight of the ice. Trees may snap as they are dormant and fragile during winter weather. Pine trees are also victims of ice storms as their needles will catch the ice, but not be able to support the weight.
Ice jacking is a continuous process that occurs during the winter in areas near lakes. The process starts when the ice begins to crack. When water then fills in those gaps, the process repeats and continues until there is a wall of ice surrounding the lake's shoreline, sometimes reaching up to three feet.
Ice jams occur when the ice that is drifting down-current in a river comes to a stop, for instance, at a river bend, when it contacts the river bed in a shallow area, or against bridge piers. Doing so increases the resistance to flow, thereby inducing an increase in water level upstream of the jam (referred to as backwater ).
Preparation can help keep you and your family safe. Winter storms are hitting the U.S. — and even Texas is getting snow. Here's how to stay safe during ice, freezing temperatures and more.
An 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 storm as a storm which results in the accumulation of at least 0.25-inch (6.4 mm) of ice on exposed surfaces.
By now you’ve had a full week to take stock of the impact of last week’s winter spell and the damage it might have done to the plants at your place. Let me help you fine-tune it all. First ...