Sleet occurs when precipitation encounters warm air and melts, then hits cold air and refreezes while falling. The icy ...
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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 ...
Sleet is arguably the least enchanting of the precipitations and the most unpleasant. Sleet is no match for scarves, hats or mittens; it pierces through warmth and contributes to the brutal ‘Feels ...
I first heard it hit the bedroom windows at 6:05 a.m. on Tuesday morning. It was unmistakable, yet I couldn't, or rather, refused to believe it. The metallic tapping of sleet hitting the windows was ...
3:19 p.m. Nov. 29, 2025: This article has been updated ahead of the weekend's cold front. North Texas will be hit by a strong cold front Saturday night, with chances of rain and temperatures plunging ...
When winter storms roll in, precipitation can take different forms depending on how the air is layered from the clouds to the ground. Two common types that often confuse people are freezing rain and ...
Precipitation can take a variety of forms with each one posing its own hazards. Much of the precipitation that falls throughout the year begins as snowflakes high in the clouds. The snowflakes form as ...
WITH THE PREPARATIONS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW. SARA, THE CITY OF WORCESTER IS PREPARING FOR THIS WEEKEND’S STORM, AND ONE OF THE ELEMENTS AND ONE OF THE CONCERNS IS ICE. SO SALT IS A HOT COMMODITY AT ...
Precipitation can take a variety of forms with each one posing its own hazards. Much of the precipitation that falls throughout the year begins as snowflakes high in the clouds. The snowflakes form as ...
There are three basic types of winter precipitation: snow, sleet and freezing rain. The type of precipitation you get is all based on the air temperature at different levels of the atmosphere. Think ...
The long-running and popular game show “Jeopardy!” is known for having all the answers, but weather fanatics had questions Wednesday night after a weather clue that didn’t sit quite right. The program ...
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 ...