Sleet and freezing rain may seem similar at first glance, but they are definitely different when it comes to impacts.
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 ...
With temperatures in Michigan hovering around the freezing mark, you may get snow, rain or even sleet, weather officials say, which can make driving or even walking outside more challenging. Sleet ...
Winter weather brings a variety of different types of precipitation. As the temperature profile of the atmosphere changes from the cloud to the ground, the type of precipitation can change too. The ...
Winter storm conditions have turned parts of north and central Alabama into winter wonderlands as of Friday morning. The northern half of Alabama was covered with reports of snow, sleet, a wintry mix ...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Good morning KELOLAND! It’s a very busy weather day as we track freezing rain, sleet, snow, and even 60 degree temperatures from one end of KELOLAND to the other. Out of all ...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A cold front and a weak upper-level storm system will bring a chance of wintry precipitation to parts of Arkansas on Thursday. With that information in mind, our team of ...
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Weather Words: Sleet Vs. Freezing Rain

Freezing rain and sleet are both types of wintry precipitation, but have vastly different consequences. Read this article to ...