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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Houston weather: Winter weather for Southeast Texas, freeze warning for the area
We are monitoring a winter weather storm that is going to be moving across 25 states over the next day or so. An area of low pressure and trailing front is bringing potential for some strong to severe storms to Southeast Texas today.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
What Is Freezing Rain? 5 Reasons It's The Worst
Here are five reasons why freezing rain is the worst precipitation type: ...