Here's an explanation of how freezing rain and sleet form. Sleet forms in winter storms, while hail is a warm-season type of precipitation. Snow occurs when the atmosphere is "cold" all the way from ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Rain is an essential part of almost all ecosystems. Although rain doesn’t seem like anything special, it’s quite interesting to hear how this liquid precipitation forms. It ...

NORFOLK, Va. — As we track a potential winter storm this weekend, one word keeps coming up in the forecast: messy. That’s because we’re not just watching for snow, we’re also monitoring the potential ...

It starts with warm air, which holds tons of moisture. As the air gets warmer and more humid, it becomes very buoyant, meaning it rises with ease. Fact: A 1 degree Fahrenheit increase can mean 4% more ...