As this weekend's winter storm makes its way to Southwest Virginia, we are tracking multiple types of wintry precipitation.

Ever wonder how sleet is formed? This National Weather Service social media post explains it.

The NEXT Weather team breaks down four types of precipitation and what conditions create each one.

Sleet and freezing rain may seem similar at first glance, but they are definitely different when it comes to impacts.

From nearly invisible black ice to freezing rain and sleet, here's how common winter weather hazards form, why they're so dangerous.

With a wintry weekend ahead, let’s break down the key differences between sleet and freezing rain—two forms of icy precipitation that can create dangerous travel conditions. A mix of sleet and ...

The difference between snow, ice, and freezing rain is dependent on the temperature in layers in the atmosphere. Mainly from the base of the ground, where snow is falling, and all the way to the ...

Rear view of a white pickup truck on the road during heavy snowfall. Each year, winter weather brings several challenges to drivers—one of the most notable is frozen precipitation. Snow, sleet, and ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Good morning KELOLAND! It’s a very busy weather day as we track freezing rain, sleet, snow, and even 60 degree temperatures from one end of KELOLAND to the other. Out of all ...

TONIGHT: A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain, steadiest the first half of the night. A coating to 3" of snow/sleet and a glaze of ice for most; 4"+ of snow/sleet in the Northern Poconos and ...