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 Central Plains to the East Coast.
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 dangerous to use or it could snap tree limbs and power lines.
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.
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.
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.
Major winter storm blasts much of U.S. with intense cold, blizzard conditions
Tens of millions of Americans are bracing for a massive winter storm Sunday, which is forecast to bring the heaviest snowfall and coldest temperatures to parts of the country in over a decade. The polar vortex has already prompted states of emergency in the Plains,
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.
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.
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 ...
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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 ...
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Freezing rain could bring messy travel to the higher elevations through Friday
Road conditions may turn icy for the Mt. Hood area and upper Hood River Valley tonight through Friday afternoon as freezing ...
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 ...
Freezing rain, severe wind chill possible this weekend in Western NC, weather service says
With flurries in the area on Friday, Jan. 3, meteorologists told the Citizen Times that another system is moving into the ...
UK weather live: Airports close runways leading to flight delays as snow and freezing rain hits Britain
Airports close runways leading to flight delays as snow and freezing rain hits Britain - Major health warning issued and ...
What Is Freezing Rain? 5 Reasons It's The Worst
Here are five reasons why freezing rain is the worst precipitation type: ...