The real problem with the ice storm so early in the year was the leaves had not yet turned colors much less turned loose. The trees were and are covered in leaves. All that extra surface to add weight.
This is the view out of my home office window. The pear tree is a gonner, and we will "get" to have it removed, and the stump ground out so we can plant a new tree. I used to throw the hose over that tree when I was watering back before I put in the sprinkler system.
This is the Chinese Pistache Tree in the front yard is supposed to be "Ice hardy" and it fared better, and at times had the limbs bent to the ground. It did have some damage but hopefully we can salvage it.
It is a real mess. The good news is we have not lost power for more than 20 seconds. No damage to the house, and they are just trees that will grow back, or be replaced.