The penfield library has a vhs copy of news footage covering this storm. One of the most deadly and most devastating american winter storms in recent memory was the great ice storm of 1998 which lasted from january 5 through january 9. Winter storm to bring snow, ice to midwest, south and northeast next week. Men plow snow in times square during a snowstorm in new york on march 14, 2017. Remembering the 1998 ice storm in upstate new york and montreal duration. Over 14,000 trees were destroyed and had to replanted over.
More than 3 feet of snow buries parts of upstate new york. The board of governors adopted resolution r9812 to extend its sincere thanks to each and every individual who contributed to the smooth operation of the university during the ice storm of january 1998. The national weather service has issued winter storm watches for most of upstate new york beginning. The infrastructure is generally prepared for the havoc these storms can wreak, but winter 1998 brought with it the most crippling ice storm in living memory.
By 5 january 1998 it was clear eastern north america was in for a cold spell. The north american ice storm of 1998 was a massive combination of five smaller successive ice storms in january 1998 that struck a relatively narrow swath of land from eastern ontario to southern quebec, new brunswick and nova scotia in canada, and bordering areas from northern new york to central maine in the united states. It caused massive damage to trees and electrical infrastructure all over the area, leading to widespread longterm power outages. Deadly storm dumps nearly 6 feet of snow on upstate ny, with more coming. Friday the buffalo, new york snow storm in pictures. Remembering the 1998 ice storm in upstate new york and. Tom bowman, jefferson countys director of emergency management, talked to the poststandard the day after. A ferocious storm dumped massive piles of snow on parts of upstate new york, trapping residents in their homes and stranding motorists on. January 5, 2008 today marks the 10th year anniversary of the 1998 ice storm that devastated parts of northern new england, northern new york and especially southeast canada from january 5th through january 9th, 1998. This is the first of weekly updates regarding nbatcs progress in clearing our 89 miles of the appalachian trail of ice storm damage. If you headed 10 kilometers in that direction, youd find an incredibly compelling story. Chilling memories of crippling 1998 ice storm ctv news. Just a thin coating of ice can result in a travel nightmare, and heavier amounts will severely damage trees and power lines. The storm affected upstate new york, northern new hampshire and vermont, and most of maine.
Nefa 1 the ice stormof january 1998 i n january of 1998, a series of ice storms blanketed northern new england and new york with up to three inches of ice. Lawrence and franklin counties during the ice storm in upstate new york. The turmoil caused by that natural disaster is still felt in many local communities today. Following the theatrical exhibition of the ice storm, the film was made available on home video by 20th century fox home entertainment on october, 1998. I chose to research the great northeastern ice storm of 1998 because i think the danger of ice storms is often underestimated. The nashville, tennessee ice storm of january 29 february 1, 1951. But it could be argued that nothing will ever compare to the ice storm which struck the north country in january 1998. Maines historic ice storm of 1998 brought extraordinary. Ice storm a ripple in life for north country amish norfolk ap miles from the buzz of utility workers and national guard vehicles, oblivious to downed power lines and the aftermath of a major disaster, the only noise outside the graber home is childrens laughter and a. The area covered was massive, extending from kitchener, ontario through quebec to new brunswick and nova scotia, and also covering parts of new york and new england. Residents of watertown, ny, who are used to heavy snows and frigid temperatures, are astonished at the scope of damage wrought by huge ice storm that has paralyzed much of upstate new york, new. February 22, 1998 sam ripley, joe chavez, and bob kyle clear brush on the on the at near sunset field. Brighton, new york this was the view that greeted us as we stood in the driveway and looked at sues car in front of the garage.
The ice storm is getting a little old at this time, 1998 0 0 1,188 views. The state wore a coat of ice as thick as 3 inches, and the disaster killed at least 4 people and cost. Northwestern texas ice storm of january 2224, 1940. The forests were damaged to differing degrees, and forest owners are very worried about the most severe cases. A surge of cold next week will produce lake effect, and we will. This storm is one of the most destructive ice storms in the history of canada and the northeastern united states. The ice storm of january 1998 affected 17 million acres of forestland in northern new york, vermont, new hampshire, and maine, including parts of the green mountain national forest and the white mountain national forest. These areas were pelted with 80 millimetres or more of freezing rain. Montreal this month marks the 15th anniversary of the 1998 ice storm, which remains the most expensive disaster in canadas history and the one that affected the most people. The ice storm of 1998 was one of the worst natural disasters in canadian history. Part five of the fivepart series on the ice storm of 1998 0 0 1,118 views. New york begins to clean up after the worst october lake effect snow storm in 7 years of records. Winter storm stella unleashed its fury on much of the northeastern united states on march 14 dropping snow and sleet.
What ice storm accumulations mean and how to stay safe. Luckily, it had fallen at just the right angle so as. There was little warning for towns like howick and st. Images tell the story of the january 1998 ice storm that encased the state and whose effects were felt for months and even years. During the ice storm, i would say pick a distance maybe 10 kilometres and spin a bottle. Ice storm safety tips the ice storm hitting the tristate area is creating a profound safety concern for pedestrians and drivers alike. January 20 marks the 15th anniversary of the devastating ice storm that struck our region in 1998. The canadian press published thursday, january 3, 2008 5. In late march 2003, we were convinced spring had come to western new york, after a long and snowy winter.
Ice storms are common on the east coast of the us and canada. Deadly storm dumps nearly 6 feet of snow on upstate ny. Rediscovering the prairies, 1986, and the text for ottmar bierwagens photographic book heartland 1989. What is project ice storm project ice storm was designed to study the effects of in utero exposure to varying levels of prenatal maternal stress pnms, resulting from an independent stressor on the childrens development from birth through childhood. The 1998 ice storm jan 5 jan 11 by audrey arsenault causing. N january of 1998, a series of ice storms blanketed northern new england and new york with up to three inches of ice. Ice storm of 1998 in ontario, quebec, and new brunswick. He lives with his wife and two daughters in pointe claire, quebec. The ice storm of 1998 was one of the largest natural disasters in canadian history. Maines historic ice storm of 1998 brought extraordinary destruction and cooperation. Deadly snow storm buries upstate new york, strands drivers.
In the ice storm of 1998, there were more than 80 hours of freezing rain, nearly double the annual average. Ice storm 98 page 1 starting late on january 4, 1998 and continuing for the next six days until january 10, 1998, freezing rain fell on eastern ontario, southwestern quebec, and southern new brunswick and nova scotia. More than 3 feet of snow has already fallen in parts of upstate new york, and more lakeeffect snow is on the way. In addition to the text for the bestselling photographic book the ice storm 1998, he has written two books of poetry, one travel book beyond forget. Project ice storm projet verglas mcgill university.
Northern new york battles ice damage the new york times. On january 7, 1998 40 wmsa radio was the only station on the air in st. Upstate new york is famously snowy, with syracuse, rochester, buffalo, and albany consistently ranked among the top10 snowiest cities in the us. In fact, it was one of the biggest disasters in maines history. Forestland covers 40 million acres of this region, and 17 million acres of those forests were damaged by the storm. Portions of eastern canada were also impacted, especially quebec.
A major storm system could arrive in upstate new york at the end of next week, bringing a mix of rain and snow. Here are a few images to remind you of what it was like. In january 1998, the quebec ice storm left millions of people without electricity for up to 40 days. Ice storms are a common problem across the upstate ny region. The january, 1998 ice storm took people by surprise, an unremarkable weather front that turned lethal when it stalled over the border country of northern new york and southeastern canada, dropping.
The worst ice storm in american history caused billions in. Martine and homes built in the 100year flood plain. Call 1800icedams if you live in rochester, buffalo, syracuse, albany, or elsewhere in upstate new york and would like safe, steamonly ice dam removal. Ice buildup on trees, roads power lines, poles and towers up to 710 cm thick. The north american ice storm of 1998 also known as great ice storm of 1998 was a massive combination of five smaller successive ice storms in january 1998 that struck a relatively narrow swath of land from eastern ontario to southern quebec, new brunswick and nova scotia in canada, and bordering areas from northern new york to central maine in the united states. F lood 1998 followed in the aftermath of the ice storm. So, to prove the point, we were presented with an ice storm april 3 5. Of course, in rochester one cannot be sure until early may that we are really finished with snow. The massaro sculpture garden was inspired by the debris left in a local artists yard. The large accumulation of snow on top of fields glazed with ice sent spring melt waters directly into the streams. April 03, 2003 april 05, 2003 major disaster declaration declared on may 12, 2003.
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