March 29, 2024, 08:51:59 AM

Author Topic: Possible Ice Storm for Western New England  (Read 1298 times)

Offline sboyle522

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 5
  • Gender: Male
  • "The Weather Channel live by it."
    • View Profile
  • Cable Provider: Charter
  • HD Channel #: 725
  • SD Channel #: 39
  • SD WxStar ID #: 23719
  • WxStar Version: IntelliStar
Possible Ice Storm for Western New England
« on: January 16, 2011, 02:21:40 PM »
I have a question.  On Tuesday through Tuesday Night we are supposed to get about a half inch to maybe an inch of ice. Is that enough to close schools, and cause accidents on the roads? Just wondering.

Offline toxictwister00

  • Ultimate Member
  • *
  • Posts: 6921
  • Gender: Male
  • Settle It In SMASH!
    • View Profile
  • Cable Provider: Xfinity
  • HD Channel #: 832
  • SD Channel #: 32
  • SD WxStar ID #: 22204
  • WxScan Ch. #: 212
  • WxStar Version: IntelliStar
Re: Possible Ice Storm for Western New England
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2011, 02:49:15 PM »
I have a question.  On Tuesday through Tuesday Night we are supposed to get about a half inch to maybe an inch of ice. Is that enough to close schools, and cause accidents on the roads? Just wondering.

Most definitely, it only takes 1/4 inch of ice to bring down trees and powerlines that's the worst part of it. Anything more than that is just crippling.


My Video Gaming YouTube Channel
NintenGamers Nation
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAi4m_Snvp3b4Vn13_Ir3rA

phw115wvwx

  • Guest
Re: Possible Ice Storm for Western New England
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2011, 02:55:33 PM »
A winter storm warning would be needed for 1/4" of ice accumulation no matter where you live according to NWS criteria.  The last time I saw 3/4" of ice from one storm, it nearly brought a sizable city to a halt, and people didn't have power for up to a week despite a good effort from electric companies to restore it.

Offline TWCToday

  • Ultimate Member
  • *
  • Posts: 6151
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
    • Norfolk Weather Station
  • Cable Provider: COX
  • HD Channel #: 724
  • HD WxStar ID #: 029745
  • SD Channel #: 24
  • SD WxStar ID #: 22568
  • WxStar Version: IntelliStar
Re: Possible Ice Storm for Western New England
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2011, 03:22:29 PM »