Understanding winter precipitation: Rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow

Name: Understanding winter precipitation: Rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow
Uploaded: 2026-02-22T13:59:14Z
Duration: 58 s
Description: This segment explains the different types of winter precipitation and how they form. It covers snow (atmospheric temperature 32°F or lower), sleet (melted snowflakes refreeze before hitting the ground), and freezing rain (rain freezes on contact with the ground). It also clarifies that rain occurs when the entire air column is above freezing.

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This segment explains the different types of winter precipitation and how they form. It covers snow (atmospheric temperature 32°F or lower), sleet (melted snowflakes refreeze before hitting the ground), and freezing rain (rain freezes on contact with the ground). It also clarifies that rain occurs when the entire air column is above freezing.