A Concerning Winter Storm Is Coming- Texas- Arkansas and Tennessee prepare for power outages

According to the the radar Dallas Little Rock, and Memphis seem to be the hot sports for the most ice accumulation.

Less than 0.25 inches

Less than one-quarter inch of ice is generally considered a nuisance-type event.

Impacts include minor power outages, light accumulations of ice on trees and car windshields coated in ice.

However, even with only a light glaze of ice, driving can still be very dangerous because of slippery roads.



0.25 to 0.50 inches

Between one-quarter and one-half inch of ice is typically a disruptive ice storm.

There can be numerous power outages, some damage to trees and power lines and, of course, very slick driving conditions.

More than 0.50 inches

More than one-half inch of ice is considered a crippling ice storm.

This much ice can cause severe damage to trees and power lines, often resulting in numerous downed trees and widespread power outages that might last for days.

The most destructive ice storms produce ice amounts of an inch or greater.

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Last Edited by Jwnlwplus4 on 01/30/2023 12:54 PM