When freezing rain occurs, ice builds up on roads, sidewalks, and power lines makes travel extremely hazardous.

We explain why freezing rain is the worst of the precipitation types.

We explain why freezing rain is the worst of the precipitation types, as far as impacts are concerned.

An ice storm is expected to appear in our region Wednesday through Thursday.

Take a look at how freezing rain occurs as we track ice late Wednesday into Thursday morning.

Precipitation equivalent to more than one inch of rain will fall across Massachusetts this weekend, but it will take various forms — frozen and unfrozen — depending on location and time.

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Freezing rain is precipitation that falls as water and freezes on contact with the ground, a much more hazardous event. The change to "ice" on Thursday will largely be in the form of sleet, not ...

Between the freezing rain and snow accumulations, you can expect slow and slick travel. Accumulations will come in around 1"-2" in Albany and about 2"-4" for most north.

Freshly fallen snow and heavy rain can all make a rush-hour commute frustrating, but freezing rain is perhaps the most deceiving and destructive of all winter precipitation. Simply put, freezing ...

We explain why freezing rain is the worst of the precipitation types, as far as impacts are concerned.