Winter storms can bring all sorts of precipitation: snow, sleet, hail, freezing rain or even plain old rain. Why so much variety? The answer involves temperature changes as the precipitation falls.

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 ...

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 ...

Snow, sleet and freezing rain are not the same, and their impacts aren't either. Here is a look at what causes each and which ...

WASHINGTON, Mo. — When it happens, freezing rain is a major disruption to people's lives, making it dangerous to venture outside on foot and on the road. But what is freezing rain and why does it ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — This time of year, the seasonal changes are tricky. Temperatures are switching between warm and cold. Precipitation changes between rain and snow. Though we mainly focus on whether ...

This past week brought some wild weather to Oklahoma. Thankfully in Tulsa County we were spared from too much ice accumulation. I think we can all agree Tulsa could have been worse. Like our neighbors ...