
Winter precipitation explained: snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain
Fox Weather First · FWX · Feb 9, 2026 · 58sSign Up NowAlready a subscriber?
A meteorologist explains how different types of winter precipitation — snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain — are formed based on atmospheric temperatures. He details the specific temperature profiles required for each, emphasizing how small changes can lead to vastly different outcomes.