1699: One of the first major ice storms in New England history
This Date in Weather History - December 10
This Date in Weather History · AccuWeather
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On December 10, 1699 in one of the first major ice storms in New England history, ice shut down the city of Boston for a week – there was no salt or anything else to cause the ice to melt as temperatures remain very cold for days. In addition, the ice caused massive damage to orchards in the region as the heavy frozen rain brought down many tree limbs.
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