Sleet, freezing rain, thundersleet? Here's how experts define Oklahoma precipitation types
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 ...
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Ask the Meteorologist: Why will sleet take longer to melt in our southern counties?
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 ...
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John Wheeler: Water takes many forms in our weather
When water falls from a cloud, it is precipitation. Liquid precipitation is rain or freezing rain. If the drops are smaller ...
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Snow, sleet, frozen rain in D-FW’s forecast. How do the wintry precipitations differ?
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 ...