Clouds could be as cold as minus 50F. However, the type of precipitation that falls on the ground is determined by the temperatures across the layer from the cloud to the surface.

Freezing rain is the 'worst' type of precipitation. Here's why Nicole KarkicMeteorologist Published on Dec. 2, 2019, 12:00 PM Updated on Nov. 7, 2023, 1:10 AM ...

Download the 18 StormTrack Weather app to receive mobile weather alerts We'll see a wide variety of precipitation types today, beginning with scattered rain showers. Early this afternoon, rain becomes ...

When there is a very shallow layer of sub-freezing air, the liquid precipitation falls and freezes on contact. This is called freezing rain, which can form that notorious glaze on exposed surfaces.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A mixed bag of winter precipitation is making headlines across the Southeastern U.S., ranging from snow and freezing rain to plain rain. Knowing the differences between ...

FARGO — Fall can bring us all types of precipitation: from rain to snow and everything in between. But as we transition away from seeing only rain showers this fall we start to forecast and feel ...

During the winter, our main four types of precipitation are rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow. Each type is formed by different conditions and has different impacts, so lets dive into them.