Understanding the Difference Between Sleet and Freezing Rain With a wintry weekend ahead, let’s break down the key differences between sleet and freezing rain—two forms of icy precipitation ...

Though there is a common misunderstanding between sleet and freezing rain, there is an easy phrase to remember the difference ...

Winter storms can bring all sorts of precipitation, from snow and sleet to freezing rain and plain old rain. Here's when each ...

This messy mix of winter precipitation often impacts the region during late winter and early spring. Meteorologist John Burchfield explains what differentiates them.

How exactly does freezing rain differ from regular snow? Here’s what to know. A National Weather Service graphic illustrates how snow turns into sleet ... Ice can form on roadways when ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Winter weather often brings a mix of precipitation that can turn a simple forecast into a complex puzzle. From snow-covered landscapes to slick icy roads, understanding the ...

The forecasts mention the possibility of freezing rain, which happens when precipitation hits a cold surface and encases the ...

Water vapor in the air condenses into ice crystals, which combine to form snowflakes. Snow typically falls as light, fluffy flakes when the air is dry, but wet, heavy snow occurs when moisture levels ...