Snow, sleet and freezing rain are not the same, and their impacts aren't either. Here is a look at what causes each and which ...

Winter storms can bring all sorts of precipitation: snow, sleet, hail, freezing rain or even plain old rain. Why so much variety? The answer involves temperature changes as the precipitation falls.

Snow is the classic of any winter precipitation and forms when temperatures are at or below freezing in the cloud and at to near freezing near the surface. Tiny water droplets freeze into hexagonal ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Winter weather often ...

WASHINGTON, Mo. — When it happens, freezing rain is a major disruption to people's lives, making it dangerous to venture outside on foot and on the road. But what is freezing rain and why does it ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — This time of year, the seasonal changes are tricky. Temperatures are switching between warm and cold. Precipitation changes between rain and snow. Though we mainly focus on whether ...

Freezing rain and sleet are in the forecast today across portions of southern Lower Michigan. What is the difference and how can we tell them apart? Let’s begin with an illustration using this ...

NORFOLK, Va. — As we dive into the cooler months, there's always that chance we can see rain, snow, sleet or even freezing rain as the days start to get colder. But there's a reason why we could end ...

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 ...