The frigid science behind freezing rain and ice pellets
Ice accretion from freezing rain leaves a crust of ice on roads, vehicles, trees, and power lines. A prolonged spell of freezing rain can lead to extensive tree damage and power outages. Freezing drizzle is very light freezing rain—almost a mist—that’s very efficient at leaving behind a glaze of ice on exposed surfaces.
What to know as snow, freezing rain and bitter cold heads through much of the US
A major winter storm began Saturday in the central U.S. and was forecast to move east over the next several days, producing heavy snow, significant ice and frigid temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.
Potent Storm Blasts Parts of U.S. With Sleet, Snow and Freezing Rain
All highways in northeastern Kansas were closed on Sunday evening, bringing traffic to a standstill in some places.
An ice storm is coming. Here’s how freezing rain complicates winter conditions.
When it comes to winter storms, ice can be particularly hazardous. Not only is freezing rain challenging to forecast, but ice storms can wreak havoc on electrical infrastructure and vegetation, knocking power out for weeks and leaving roadways impassible. Travel becomes dangerous if not impossible, with roads becoming ice rinks.
Snow maps show huge 400-mile Arctic storm to batter UK along with rare freezing rain
Weather maps show the UK will face more icy conditions ahead with temperatures again dropping to minus double figures, and as well as a wall of snow, we will also face a rare winter phenomenon
What’s the difference between freezing rain and sleet? St. Louis sees winter storm mix
A mixture of freezing rain, sleet, and snow have been seen across the St. Louis region on Sunday. FOX 2 extreme weather specialist Chris Higgins explains the difference between freezing rain and sleet and the danger they bring to roadways.
Winter Storm Warning: Forecast, timeline for freezing rain, sleet and snow
Widespread traffic disruptions due to a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain. Localized power outages due to icing.
A major winter storm threatens parts of the central U.S. with snow, ice and even blizzards
A major, disruptive winter storm was sweeping across the central U.S. on Sunday, forecasters said, bringing with it a dreaded combination of snow, ice and plunging temperatures. The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings from Kansas and Missouri — where blizzard conditions are expected — to New Jersey.
Winter Storm Brings Snow, Ice, and Freezing Rain to Eastern U.S.
Millions of Americans along the East Coast are bracing for severe winter weather, with snow, ice, and freezing rain expected through Monday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings affecting over 60 million people,
Snow, sleet or freezing rain? Understanding the difference in winter weather threats
It’s the type of winter weather we see more frequently and don’t really have a tough time identifying. Snowflakes are able to reach the ground – and not turn into freezing rain or sleet – when the temperature is at or below 32 degrees from the cloud base to the ground.
Heaviest snowfall in a decade in some areas as winter storm threatens US
A blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures stirred up dangerous travel conditions in parts of the central U.S. on Sunday, as a disruptive winter storm brought the possibility of the “heaviest snowfall in a decade” to some areas.
Freezing rain, heavy snow and bitter temperatures take hold across the U.S.
Millions in the U.S. are in the path of a major winter storm bringing snow and ice and creating dangerous conditions from the ...
Freezing rain, sleet this week? Possibly. Snow in Houston? Don't bet on it. Here's why
One thing that could make this week’s freezing temperatures in Southeast Texas even worse than the bitter cold would be winter precipitation, mostly because accumulation of ice could make roads too ...
Crews battle multiple fires across Charlotte in freezing rain
Crews with the Charlotte Fire Department were on the scene of multiple fires Monday morning, as freezing rain feel across the ...
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More SNOW and ice on the way as Met Office issue ANOTHER warning
More snow is heading to Oxfordshire after the Met Office issued another yellow weather warning. The county already ...
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See the problems freezing rain caused in the Plains
A significant winter storm is traveling coast to coast, producing heavy snow, ice, and severe thunderstorms. More than 60 ...
What Is Freezing Rain? 5 Reasons It's The Worst
Here are five reasons why freezing rain is the worst precipitation type: ...