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 ...
Parts of Johnston, Harnett, Wayne, Cumberland and Sampson Counties have officially reported an inch or less of sleet after Wednesday's winter storm. The graphic below shows some of the reports ...
When water falls from a cloud, it is precipitation. Liquid precipitation is rain or freezing rain. If the drops are smaller ...
What exactly makes up a wintry mix, though? There’s snow, freezing rain, and sleet, and yes, there’s a difference between the three. D-FW Weather Wise From snow to 100-degree heat, we've got ...