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Ice Storm in Cville

Yesterday I got a call from a friend and client who recently moved to Virginia from the west Coast....

She asked me:

"Charles What is an ice-storm?"

Well an ice storm is easier to explain (like a lot of things) with a few pictures!

Notice in the above picture that it is cold enough for the rain/ice to from and freeze around these branches.

Here is a photo of a Dogwood Tree (in my front yard) look at the back branches and see how the water has frozen in place!

We have four wonderful seasons in Charlottesville and every day is an adventure!

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Posted by Charlottesville Real Estate - Your Trusted Broker Charles McDonald on 02/01/2008 10:24 AM

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39 Comments on Ice Storm in Cville

FEB

2008

Thats funny.. "Whats an Ice Storm" -- but hey - if you have never seen one; how would know what to expect!

Charles - that dogwood tree looks like it might have buds on it - will the ice storm kill them or are they not really buds at all???

Charles, ice storms leave trees and shrubbery with a pretty coat of ice, but they're dangerous! Drive safely, my friend.

We have 350 schools closed in Metro Detroit today, snow storm. I would rather deal with snow than ice. Ice is more damaging, but beautiful non the less.

We've got the ice. Lots of it. Everything close, everyone panicked.

JAMES - not to many Ice Storms in CA. so this was a new one for them.

B and B - just berries

ERIC - I am off the roads today!

MISSY - you are right about that. we just had a 2 hour delay for schools

JAYNE - No need to panic just enjoy!

Charles...Here at Lake Anna we just had rain. I shouldn't say just rain. We had lovely, badly needed, wet, wet rain coming down at a very healthy rate.

Even though I had an appointment to show houses this morning I was not disappointed to see the rain. That's how much we need it!

Plus, we'd already had a back-up plan to meet on Sunday if it was too bad for the folks to drive down from Winchester today. The plan was for them to call me early this morning if they were postponing, which they did, so I didn't have to really rush out to be stood up.

Now I'm enjoying a day in the rain on the Rain.

Cheers,

Kathleen

I did some fancy footwork this morning on the ice in PA - not all of it gracefully or successfully. We don't have the pretty ice on the trees (that I know of). I'm sure the trees are grateful.

Hey Charles,

We have been hit in Roanoke too. The Ice on everything can actually be quite beautiful... that is until the limbs and lines start to fall.

I remember a few of these from growing up in Wisconsin. It was a mix of natural beauty along with fallen tree limbs and power lines from the weight of the ice. Hope everyone there slows down on the roads and stays safe!

Hey I resemble those pictures..lol...we have had 2 in 2 weeks...we are on a roll !

Charles!

We just finished up round two in Wisconsin - it is stillsnowing here, but no ice - whew!

Steve

Charles,

Nice looking in person or in pictures, but they're natures pruning hooks!!! Thanks, Fran

Charles, thanks for sharing the pictures. It must be a very cold time up there.

Charles I love the pics. We have this a lot here more than the snow.

ALL - Agreed that these storms are dangerous and "BEAUTIFUL" nature is a wonderful thing.

Sometimes we just need to stop and look at her!!!

Ack, now the snow has started....

Charles, The pictures are beautiful but I hate to drive on the ice! That is worse than driving in snow! I probably have said this before, I don't miss that weather!! :)

Howdy Charles

Those are 2 very fine photos you have posted here. We got snow and ice today.

Have a good one

Dale

Great pic's we had an ice storm today here in Cleveland area, I went down on my butt going out the back door--ouch! February makes for some interesting weather.

Great pictures, Charles!! On those days it is best to stay at home and enjoy looking at the outdoors.

Whoa Charles, bad weather in your backyard!!

FEB

2008

Charles- The ice is pretty on your state flower. But the destruction isn't. Drive safe in those conditions.

Charles,

This reminds me of growing up in Michigan. It's beautiful but it can really wreck havoc. I'mn going back to Michigan next week and I hope it warms up.

Charles,
Ice storm provide wonderful photos but did you lose power? That's usually the worst part of an ice storm.

C'Ville is beautiful all four seasons! Spring is probably my most favorite there....the scents are so heady and the blue ridge is alive with color.

Charles

You are like me. Always have the camera ready.

Ice storms can be really beautiful, but can wreak havoc on trees and power lines. Like Trey, I always keep a camera in the car. sometimes 2. 8-}

FEB

2008

When I used to live in upstate New York, we had awful black ice. It was terrible to get around in but it was beautiful to look at. Now that we live in Cleveland, Ohio, we don't get the ice but we have snow that could bury you. It, too, can be beautiful to look at but awful to get around in. Not quite sure which is worse - the ice or the snow.

One thing is true - it can all be beautiful!

~Renae - Market 4 Real!

Charles, I love the look and feeling of being frozen in. Here in Texas we usually get one ice storm a year and this year we are still without. I love turning the heater up, building a fire in the fireplace, curling up with a warm blanket and reading a book till sleep sets in. Our roads shut down entirely when this happens and there is nothing to do but rest. AWWEE...rest. Thanks for the thoughts Charles, Deb

FEB

2008

ALL - Sorry for the delayed responce... a lot going on! (all good)

These Storms are beautiful and they are also dangerous on the roads. What is amazing is when the ice starts to melt, it is like diamonds falling from the trees! The sun just is incredible shinning through them!

Glas you all enjoyed the photos!

It's the "black ice" that will get you! Drivers who are not experienced can get in real trouble in this....

VANESSA - Yes, when you hit Back Ice just hold on for the ride!

The best part of an ice storm is when it's over... and the sun comes up. Everything sparkles! Truly amazing!

Ice storms are so beautiful unless you are on the road!

MARTIN and JIM - I totally agree with both of you!!!

Charles...these are great photos...just the way I like to see ice...in pictures!

Dangerous as they can be... they are soooooooooooooooooooooo pretty... atleast I think so! :0)

FEB

2008

SARA - they really are!

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