"Even short encounters and small buildups of ice can
drastically affect the performance and handling qualities. The
horizontal stabilizer, which has a smaller radii than the wing,
will accumulate ice at a faster rate than the wing. It is estimated
that ice accumulates 3-4 times faster on the tail than the
wing."
Source: Sage advice from Cirrus Design CFI
Scott Winter, in the first of a number of icing-related Aero-Tips
he prepared for us htis chilly holiday season...