Freezing rain begins as falling snowflakes that melt in a warm layer above the ground before freezing on surfaces in a cold layer near the ground. If you see rain and temperatures near freezing, be prepared for slick roads and sidewalks! #WeatherKnowledgeWednesdaypic.twitter.com/zFlKFLur1W

Freezing rain begins as falling snowflakes that melt in a warm layer above the ground before freezing on surfaces in a cold layer near the ground. If you see rain and temperatures near freezing, be prepared for slick roads and sidewalks!

Source: Twitter NWS Burlington