Southern New England ice storm of 1973
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The Southern New England ice storm of 1973 was a winter storm that caused considerable damage to trees and power lines in parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. It also affected New York State.
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Type | Ice Storm |
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Formed | December 16, 1973 |
Dissipated | December 17, 1973 |
Lowest pressure | 992 mbar |
Maximum snowfall or ice accretion | 1 inch of ice, 3-5 inches of rain, 18 inches of snow |
Power outages | 180,000 at peak of storm |
Areas affected | Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island. |
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