North American ice storm of January 1961
The North American ice storm of January 1961 was a massive ice storm that struck areas of northern Idaho in the United States on January 1–3, 1961. The storm set a record for thickest recorded ice accumulation from a single storm in the United States, at 8 inches.[1][2]
| Type | Ice storm |
|---|---|
| Formed | January 1, 1961 |
| Dissipated | January 3, 1961 |
| Lowest pressure | Unknown |
| Maximum snowfall or ice accretion | ~8 inches (freezing rain) |
| Damage | Unknown |
| Areas affected | northern Idaho |
The storm's swath covered areas from Grangeville, in north central Idaho, to the Canada–United States border. According to the National Weather Service, a combination of dense fog, sub-freezing temperatures, and occasional freezing rain led to the heavy ice accretions. Catastrophic damage to trees and utilities resulted in widespread power outages.[1]
Prior to this storm, previous records of between 4 and 6 inches of ice were recorded in New York City and Texas.[1]
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