Well I am joining you northerners today, we are in a major ice storm/wintry weather mix of sleet and ice pellets along with thunder and lightning. So far we still have power but they are calling for 0.25 to 0.75in (0.64 to 1.9cm) of ice accumulation with a temp of 29F (-6C). That will brng down tree limbs and power lines. 3 years ago the power was out for 8 days in a similiar storm. Everything here in the house is electric. I have a back-up generator which will power most of the house and two fireplaces so we'll have heat and light, a bit like camping out