ice storm

American  

noun

1. a storm of freezing rain and widespread glaze formation.

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ice storm British  

noun

1. a storm of freezing rain that deposits a glaze of ice on the ground

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Etymology

Origin of ice storm

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Experts say adding transmission lines in corridors that currently lack them would also enable utilities to keep power flowing when ice storms or wildfires threaten other parts of the grid.

From Salon

They know less, however, about the more common moderate-severity disturbances, such as relatively small fires, ice storms, and outbreaks of pests or pathogens.

From Science Daily

That prompted an ice storm warning that includes much of the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas and the cities of Fayetteville and Fort Smith.

From Seattle Times

A small part of northeastern Oklahoma was also under an ice storm warning Monday, the National Weather Service said.

From Seattle Times

The deaths include at least 25 in Tennessee and 16 in Oregon, which remains under a state of emergency following severe ice storms.

From BBC