Sleet

Form of precipitation consisting of partially frozen raindrops or ice pellets.

ice pellets

Sleet is a form of precipitation consisting of rain containing partially frozen raindrops or ice pellets. It typically forms when rain falls through a layer of freezing air, causing the drops to become encased in ice. Sleet often bounces upon impact and produces a distinctive rattling sound.

Sleet comes from the Middle English word 'slete,' meaning to slide or slip.

Sleet is like rain that freezes on its way down, making it look and feel like tiny ice balls.

What is sleet? Sleet consists of raindrops that freeze as they fall through a layer of cold air
Is sleet dangerous? Yes, it can make roads and sidewalks slippery
What causes sleet? It forms when rain falls through a layer of freezing air

precipitation

weather

natural phenomenon weather-related