The more ice accumulation from freezing rain, the greater the likelihood for power outages and/or tree damage. Ice accumulation can also lead to very slippery road conditions.

Precipitation equivalent to more than one inch of rain will fall across Massachusetts this weekend, but it will take various forms — frozen and unfrozen — depending on location and time.

The ice can also weigh down tree limbs and powerlines, leading to power outages. Eversource was reporting nearly 1,000 outages as of 5:30 a.m. United Illuminating was reporting more than 1,400 ...

Five easy steps for measuring freezing rain by: John Ross Ferrara Posted: Feb 14, 2025 / 08:00 AM PST Updated: Feb 12, 2025 / 04:24 PM PST ...

Understanding the Difference Between Sleet and Freezing Rain With a wintry weekend ahead, let’s break down the key differences between sleet and freezing rain—two forms of icy precipitation ...

Freezing rain brought down trees and power lines in Michigan and Wisconsin, cutting electricity for thousands of people Sunday in the upper Great Lakes region, while forecasters said severe ...

GAYLORD, MI - In what seems like a cruel twist from Mother Nature, the large Up North region hit hard by this weekend’s destructive ice storm is now poised to see much colder temperatures and ...

At least six people were killed and more than 730,000 customers were without power in the Great Lakes region on Monday after a spring storm brought freezing rain and sleet over the weekend.