The NWS says sleet forms when snowflakes fall through warmer air but don't completely melt. Unlike the thin layer of freezing air near the ground that causes freezing rain, sleet needs a deeper layer ...

It’s the frequency of the drop in the number of ... While much of it was the bitter cold air, there were reports of freezing rain and sleet. Much of the damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles ...

With a wintry weekend ahead, let’s break down the key differences between sleet and freezing rain—two forms of icy precipitation that can create dangerous travel conditions. A mix of sleet and ...

Britons have been warned to expect freezing rain over the coming days - a rare phenomenon which can bring down trees and ground planes. The liquid precipitation freezes almost instantly when it ...

A rare weather phenomenon is on the cards for two major UK cities this weekend amidst a mix of snow and rain across the country. The Met Office has explained: "Freezing rain is a rare type of ...

BOSTON - A mix of snow and rain moved through Massachusetts Thursday and there's another storm in the forecast for the Boston area this weekend. Snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain have made for a ...

Tired of the freezing rain in Stark County? That was just the tip of the iceberg. More freezing rain is possible in the Akron-Canton area Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service ...

There is a risk of ice over the Pennines, according to the Met Office, particularly above 200 metres due to the possibility of freezing rain. Met Office forecaster Honor Criswick said ...

11 p.m. Update: Freezing rain transitions to snow around 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. in the Portland-metro area. Another half inch to one inch of new snow is expected to accumulate on Friday morning.

Snow, sleet and freezing rain – there are three main types of winter precipitation, and Oklahoma is no stranger to any of them. The winter storm that crossed Oklahoma in the early morning hours ...