Understanding how winter precipitation types form

Name: Understanding how winter precipitation types form
Uploaded: 2026-01-02T11:45:16Z
Duration: 58 s
Description: This explainer video breaks down the different types of winter precipitation – snow, sleet, and freezing rain – and illustrates how varying atmospheric temperature profiles determine which form reaches the ground. It highlights the specific temperature conditions required for each type of precipitation.

Fox Weather First · FWX · Jan 2, 2026 · 58s

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This explainer video breaks down the different types of winter precipitation – snow, sleet, and freezing rain – and illustrates how varying atmospheric temperature profiles determine which form reaches the ground. It highlights the specific temperature conditions required for each type of precipitation.