A winter storm that brought snow, sleet and freezing rain to a large swath of the Midwest swept into the mid-Atlantic and ...

Here are five reasons why freezing rain is the worst preciptation type: ...

Of all the precipitation types, freezing rain is by most measures the worst because it can weigh heavily on trees and power ...

As winter approaches, understanding the differences between sleet and freezing rain can be crucial for road safety.

Freezing rain can cause dangerous travel conditions even in small amounts, according to the NWS. Sleet happens when snowflakes are only partially melted in a shallow layer of warmer air.