Here’s the icy difference between sleet and freezing rain
Of all the precipitation types, freezing rain is by most measures the worst because it can weigh heavily on trees and power lines.
Understanding sleet and freezing rain: A guide to winter road safety
As winter approaches, understanding the differences between sleet and freezing rain can be crucial for road safety.
Weekend winter storm to drop snow and freezing rain from Midwest to Northeast
A weekend winter storm will bring biting temperatures and dump several inches of snow on areas from the Midwest to Northeast. Forty-two million people are under winter alerts ahead of the storm that will move from west to east, with snow totals accumulating from Minneapolis to Massachusetts.
Chicago area under winter weather advisory as freezing rain moves in
Weather officials issued a winter weather advisory until 6 a.m. Thursday, warning of icy conditions and slick roads. A wintry mix of freezing rain, slow and sleet could make for dangerous travel conditions.
Columbus Weather: Winter Weather Advisory in effect as freezing rain approaches
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY from Wednesday evening through early Thursday morning. Freezing rain and sleet may create icy, hazardous conditions during the night. Use extreme caution while driving; many outdoor surfaces may become slippery, increasing the risk of falling and injury. Isolated power outages may be possible.
What is the difference between sleet and freezing rain?
Both sleet and freezing rain can cause dangerously icy conditions, but what's the difference? Watch Next . Dense morning fog blankets Florida's east coast
What’s the difference between freezing rain and sleet? Meteorologist Scott Harbaugh explains
So what’s the difference between rain, freezing rain and sleet? Meteorologist Scott Harbaugh explains in the video above. Schools in Massachusetts started announcing closures on Wednesday ahead of a winter storm that’s expected to bring a messy mix of snow,
Icy roads likely north of I-70 as freezing rain moves through central Ohio
Several counties, including Crawford, Delaware, Hardin, Knox, Marion, Morrow and Richland, are under a Winter Weather ...
TIMELINE: Wintry mix expected for parts of Oklahoma starting Monday night
Much of Oklahoma will see rain move through on Monday, with northern parts of the state transitioning to frozen precipitation ...
Rain, freezing temps to create messy commute Thursday in Philadelphia, storm moving out by midday
The Philadelphia region is bracing for a busy middle and end of the week when it comes to weather.The Thursday morning ...
A thin glaze is possible tonight across central Indiana as patchy freezing drizzle arrives | Live Doppler 13 Weather Blog
Clouds will increase Friday evening, creating a few rain drops. As temperatures close to the ground are in the low 30s, watch ...
Frozen frenzy: Nearly nonstop winter storms to hit the same parts of the US for days to come
Winter storms are about to blitz through the eastern half of the United States at a frenetic pace that could continue for a ...
WETM Elmira on MSN3d
Winter Weather then Rain in the Twin Tiers Thursday
Winter Weather Advisories will start in the overnight and run until the evening hours of Thursday. There is the threat of a ...
The Greenville News1mon
Upstate under winter storm warning: Difference between a watch and warning, other weather terms
They refreeze as they fall through a deep layer of freezing air above the surface. They become frozen rain drops before hitting the ground, recognizable when they bounce. Like snow, sleet can ...