2008 Capital Region Ice Storm
- Ice melt was in high demand
- Trees and limbs came down
- Roadways were blocked by fallen trees
- Thousands were without power
- The weight of the ice caused large trees to snap
- A 70 foot pine was uprooted
- A closer look at the uprooted pine
- A couple surveys the damage after a tree fell on their car
- National Grid crews worked through the week to restore power
- A common scene that day
- Limbs and branches everywhere
- Ice covered roads
The Latest
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BREAKING: Tonight's Basketball is postponedSnow and Ice has prompted the postponement of tonight's games.
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Cardona’s Market to Accept Gift Cards for Closed DelisA local deli is stepping up after a number of delicatessens closed around the Capital Region.
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Best Time to Catch the Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse in the Capital RegionSkies are expected to be clear, here is the best time to see it
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HS Basketball: The Road to Glens Falls and TroyPlayoff Schedules for Section 2's Boys and Girls Basketball [Updated 3/3]
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Latham Woman Set to Compete on Jeopardy!Nannono Zirimu will appear on Wednesday's show
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Active Car Fire on I-87 Southbound SaratogaFirst responders are on site with no report led injuries
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Burnt Hills/Ballston Spa and Shen set to battle in Hockey FinalsShen won the first meeting back in January.
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Mohawk Wing Madness Puts Local Wings to the TestFind out how you could score free wings March 2
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ALERT: Child Reported Missing from AlbanyPolice need your help locating an endangered 17 year old
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How and When to Watch the Planetary Parade in the Capital RegionA rare celestial event is about to take place
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Glenville Bridge Destroys Another Tractor TrailerThe roof was ripped right off.
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Capital Region Cheesemakers Head to Global StageFind out who's participating at the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest
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Saratoga ADHD & Trauma Healing Meet-upThis peer-led support group is a safe and welcoming space for adults living with ADHD and the lasting effects of trauma.
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ABC Allstars vs. Galway TeachersJoin B95.5’s Chad O’Hara, Scott Penk from JAMZ 96.3 and Jake Allen, Seth Justice & Ry Guy from FLY 92.3 and the rest of the ABC Allstars as they take on the Gal...
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Lake George Winter CarnivalA wide range of fun Adirondack wintertime outdoor activities is back with 5 activity-packed weekends during the month of February and early March.
at Lake George Village