It can get complicated pretty quickly. A sweet and tasty way to remember the difference between freezing rain and sleet is by thinking of doughnuts. A glazed donut can represent freezing rain ...

freezing rain, sleet and snow. The latest forecast is in the video player above. But no matter how many times you hear it, the difference between sleet and freezing rain can be confusing.

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 ...

Freezing rain can cause dangerous travel conditions even in small amounts, according to the NWS. Sleet happens when snowflakes are only partially melted in a shallow layer of warmer air.

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 ...

A transition from snow to sleet and rain is expected for the South Coast during the early morning hours on Sunday. The switch to sleet and freezing rain will follow for areas north of the Mass ...