Winter Storm in Northern Cayuaga, New York

Deepening low pressure over Missouri tracked northeast and brought a mix of ice and snow to the area. Several inches of the icy slush coated trees and power lines, the weight of which downed the trees and lines. Various school districts throughout the area cancelled classes because of the treacherous conditions. Countless automobile accidents, some with injuries, were blamed on the storm. Power outages were scattered across the region. In Rochester, a Boeing 727 charter slid off the runway while landing in freezing rain. The airport was shut down for more than two and a half hours before another runway could be cleared.