“In freezing rain, sidewalks become dangerous,” Rivera said. “In freezing rain, your front steps will be slick and dangerous. The path from your front door to your car will be icy and dangerous.

Simply put, it's rain that freezes on contact with the ground, trees, cars and other surfaces when the ground is at or below freezing.

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Freezing rain is rarely seen in the UK, but residents in Wales and central England have been told to expect it today. Skip to content. ... Image: Freezing rain on a car. Pic: iStock ...

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