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Ice storm 2026 🥶

Laura14 — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:56:01 GMT

For those of us experiencing the ice storm in lieu of snow, Georgia is getting hit as we speak. I am in the ground zero portion of it with major impact expected.

So far we are weathering it well. Obviously, I still have electricity and so do my surrounding northeastern counties. Only about 1500 outages so far and we have about .3" of ice in the north. Atlanta has about .1" in the metro so far.

The ice is slowly building and the worst is yet to come for those of us in my area, according to the forecasters (the wedge is worse than expected).

So, if you are in the Carolinas or on the seaboard expecting this, some early hope. You may have some extra time to enjoy the heat and lights.

Huge shout out and thank you to the taxpayers in Alabama and Florida. Our neighbors have sent fleets and fleets of power crews that are literally waiting to help us out. 🙏❤️

Re: Ice storm 2026 🥶

meallen616 — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:45:03 GMT

In New Jersey,

Heavy snow, then, ice, then snow again, according to whatever channel you watch. From 6-13 inches??

Stay safe and warm everyone,

Re: Ice storm 2026 🥶

JudyL — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:52:27 GMT

@Laura14 - It's good to see you posting this morning. Have been thinking of you.

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Jk9 — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:57:55 GMT

Hey @Laura14 I'm in upstate SC abut 30 miles east of Greenville and 15 miles northwest of Spartanburg. Our ice started around 1 am with a very fine rain/sleet that was hard to see but covered you when you stepped outside. Cold now with a bit of wind. Our power is still on but could go at any time. We charged all our ancillary batteries and are ready when it happens (but hopefully this will move on and it won't happen). My family in upper east TN have reported snow and power outages around them.

Re: Ice storm 2026 🥶

Laura14 — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:13:54 GMT

@Jk9 I hope our power stays. 🙏 Two of our counties have over half the residents in the dark already and the roads are sheets of ice.

We're about to go into round two which is supposed to be freezing rain for the next four to five hours before dropping into the teens here. I have my CuddleDud thermals on already and blankets ready. I'm sure you have the same.

Stay safe! Will see everyone on the other side. ✌️

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RedTop — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:37:26 GMT

Reporting from southern WV, we are covered with 5" of snow and a layer of ice. My brother has cleared my driveway, and the DOH scraped the road about half hour ago. Quite a few wrecks reported, several tractor trailers jackknifed on I-77 North and South. My trucker daughter starts her work week on Sunday, but was told to stand by until road conditions improve. So relieved she is not out in this! Everyone stay safe!

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gidgetgh — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:41:27 GMT

@Laura14

Doing well at my house this morning. I didn't get much sleep last night. Ice in the trees behind my house, but they are far away, so no danger to my house. Power outages all around me, but so far, my power has stayed on.

The radar I looked at showed ice in my immediate area at 1:20. So here comes round 2.

I hope everyone is safe.

Re: Ice storm 2026 🥶

Eileen in Virginia — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:52:18 GMT

Here in Northern Virginia we had about 7" of powdery snow when I got up around 8 this morning. It switched to ice pellets before 9 and is forecast to continue through the afternoon and evening.

Although we have a snowblower, we can't use it on our front steps, so I went out about an hour ago to clear them off. I think it took me longer to bundle up than the time I was actually outside. I only went out because all of the weather folks said it's better to shovel often instead of trying to get it all in one shot. Here are some of my observations:

1. Bundle up. It's so cold that it would have to work to reach freezing! Today was one of the few occasions when I pulled out my heavy duty outerwear and it was worth every penny I paid for those pieces. I was toasty the entire time I was outside.

2. Pace yourself. While the actual snow may have been powdery, the ice pellets added weight to the load. I decided the best approach was to take 2 or 3 passes/shovelfulls instead of trying to lift a full load at once.

3. Be realistic. Before I went out, DH said, "Don't get offended, but you're not young anymore." (He had surgery last Tuesday, or he would've been the one out there with the shovel.) I had no intention of clearing all of our walkways in 1 attempt, but I did want to see how heavy the snow was and clear our front steps. As I said, the snow was a lot heavier than I expected. This required me to lift & dump the load instead of just pushing it off to the side, which, in turn, required a lot more exertion. I cleared the front steps & the walk between the driveway and the front door, then declared success.

4. Use a snowblower if you have one. The powdery snow under the ice doesn't seem to be melting, so I think our snowblower will be able to handle the accumulation.

5. Pay someone else to do the job for you. Although there wasn't anyone out looking for work while I was outside, this would be a great opportunity for younger & fitter folks to earn some money. DH and I agreed that, despite having a snowblower, it would be money well spent if anyone came around offering to shovel our snow.

Wherever you are in this storm, please be careful. Between the cold and the icy conditions, this is the perfect day to settle in with a good book.

Re: Ice storm 2026 🥶

Laura14 — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:53:21 GMT

@gidgetgh I saw all of those outages down in Fulton. I know they love their trees down in the city. At least the metro will now be mostly rain based on what I'm watching. 🤞

I can not get out of the pink and blue this far north so I think I'm definitely going down at some point. I am living on borrowed time and lights.

Think some good thoughts for me and the Cabbage Patch Kids. 😂 Baby, it's cold and icy outside.

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SouthernBee — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:53:46 GMT

@Laura14 : Great to see your post. Concern for @gidgetgh . Praying for everyone's safety including all the utility workers etc.

My area currently 55 and under tornado watch with expected rain and thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight.Tomorrow sunshine with low of 28 and cold all week.❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

We appreciate the extra help from other states.❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏

Re: Ice storm 2026 🥶

Laura14 — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:34:12 GMT

When you watch the news van drive towards your area and, in the next live shot, they've turned around because the weather and conditions are too icy and dangerous. 😂 🥶👏

Round two is here! Stay safe all!

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1Snickers — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:37:14 GMT

Williamsburg, VA here with several " of snow I shoveled at 7:30, then again at 11 when it turned icy slush and freezing rain and sleet have frozen the bird feeder cover and it's on trees heavy with ice, my three new trees look sad.
I'm carrying my Jack Russell outside and she has pee pads.
Colder temperatures tonight will make limbs and trees fall tonight. No roads plowed due to ice.
I'm glad I have a generator if /when needed.
Stay warm y'all!
🏡🥶😱🤞🏼🌬️

Re: Ice storm 2026 🥶

Susan Louise — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:37:40 GMT

@Laura14 wrote:
For those of us experiencing the ice storm in lieu of snow, Georgia is getting hit as we speak. I am in the ground zero portion of it with major impact expected.

So far we are weathering it well. Obviously, I still have electricity and so do my surrounding northeastern counties. Only about 1500 outages so far and we have about .3" of ice in the north. Atlanta has about .1" in the metro so far.

The ice is slowly building and the worst is yet to come for those of us in my area, according to the forecasters (the wedge is worse than expected).

So, if you are in the Carolinas or on the seaboard expecting this, some early hope. You may have some extra time to enjoy the heat and lights.

Huge shout out and thank you to the taxpayers in Alabama and Florida. Our neighbors have sent fleets and fleets of power crews that are literally waiting to help us out. 🙏❤️

@Laura14 A few of our local LES (Lincoln, NE) crews have been sent to North Carolina to help out.

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threecees — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:43:17 GMT

We have 9 inches so far here in PA. I just measured it. Bitter cold and now the

blowing has started. What a nasty winter so far.

My daughter is in Georgia and is dealing with the ice and very cold temps.

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gidgetgh — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:56:01 GMT

It's still 32° at my house in East Cobb County. We just finished with an hour of really, really heavy rain and some lightning, but no thunder. it's still raining. But not as heavily. I can't imagine if it had been like 28° or 30with that torrential rain. A friend of mine in Woodstock lost power an hour ago.

We are supposed to get to 22 tonight. Skating rink city.

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Tinkrbl44 — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:48:31 GMT

Re: Ice storm 2026 🥶

Marp — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:51:22 GMT

When it comes to dog people and winter storms all I can say it thanks to the universe for a fully fenced yard.