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Light liquid precipitation that freezes on or near a cold surface
Freezing drizzle is drizzle that freezes on contact with the ground or an object at or near the surface. Its METAR code is FZDZ. Although freezing drizzle
Freezing_drizzle
Light liquid precipitation
code for drizzle is DZ and for freezing drizzle is FZDZ. While most drizzle has only a minor immediate impact upon humans, freezing drizzle can lead to
Drizzle
Rain maintained at temperatures below freezing
precipitation indirectly. Freezing rain often causes major power outages by forming glaze ice. When the freezing rain or drizzle is light and not prolonged
Freezing_rain
Annual fog event in California's Central Valley
accompanied by drizzle. Sunlight often cannot sufficiently penetrate the fog layer, keeping temperatures below freezing. Episodes of freezing drizzle occasionally
Tule_fog
Measure of the distance needed to visually discern an object
the particles.[citation needed] Fog occasionally occurs along with freezing drizzle and snow. These cold weather events are caused largely by low-lying
Visibility
Characters, formations, and phases of water condensed in the atmosphere
into: Liquid precipitation: Drizzle (DZ) Rain (RA) Cloudburst (CB) Freezing/Mixed precipitation: Freezing drizzle (FZDZ) Freezing rain (FZRA) Rain and snow
Precipitation_types
Type of cloud
the prefix Strato- meaning 'layer'. Stratus clouds may produce a light drizzle or a small amount of snow. These clouds are essentially above-ground fog
Stratus_cloud
altitude at which the wind becomes geostrophic. freezing drizzle A type of precipitation in which drizzle consisting of supercooled liquid water droplets
Glossary_of_meteorology
Atmospheric phenomenon
from above by descending air. Drizzle becomes freezing drizzle when the temperature at the surface drops below the freezing point. The thickness of a fog
Fog
Weather advisory in the United States
A freezing rain advisory was an advisory issued by the National Weather Service in the United States when freezing rain or freezing drizzle was expected
Freezing_rain_advisory
Terminology used by the National Weather Service to describe severe weather in the US
snow is now issued instead. Freezing rain advisory WSW (alt.: freezing drizzle advisory) – Freezing rain or freezing drizzle producing ice accretion of
Severe weather terminology (United States)
Severe_weather_terminology_(United_States)
Condensed water vapor that falls from clouds
include rain and drizzle. Rain or drizzle that freezes on contact within a subfreezing air mass is called "freezing rain" or "freezing drizzle". Frozen forms
Precipitation
Severe weather-related terminology used by the Meteorological Service of Canada
caused by fog that lasts at least eighteen hours. Freezing Drizzle Advisory – Issued when freezing drizzle is expected to last for at least eight hours. Frost
Severe weather terminology (Canada)
Severe_weather_terminology_(Canada)
Automated sensor suites
hoarfrost, freezing fog, freezing drizzle, rime, or wet snow. To report freezing rain, the system combines the sensor output from the freezing rain sensor
Automated airport weather station
Automated_airport_weather_station
Phenomenon caused by small droplets of water suspended in air
and rainbows can be possibly created. "Scotch mist" is a light steady drizzle that appears like mist. Mist usually occurs near the shores and is often
Mist
Type of weather warning
warning, or in the case of light freezing rain, a winter weather advisory, a freezing rain advisory, or a freezing drizzle advisory. In lieu of issuing such
Winter_storm_warning
Weather of freezing precipitation and extreme winds
varieties of precipitation that only occur at freezing temperatures, such as snow, mixed snow and rain, or freezing rain. In temperate continental and subarctic
Winter_storm
North American winter storm in 2025
airport closure by NOTAM, as a result of the winter storm producing freezing drizzle on the airfield. This came before their game against the Denver Broncos
January 5–6, 2025 United States blizzard
January_5–6,_2025_United_States_blizzard
northern part of Escambia County. January 21, 2022: Light freezing rain and freezing drizzle occurred during the morning of January 21, 2022, across the
Snow_in_Florida
American football season
airport closure by NOTAM, as a result of Winter Storm Blair producing freezing drizzle on the airfield. This delayed their flight to compete against the Broncos
2024 Kansas City Chiefs season
2024_Kansas_City_Chiefs_season
Meteorological instrument
to indicate the formation of ice, frost or the presence of freezing rain or freezing drizzle. It is normally attached to a Stevenson screen, about 1 m
Ice_accretion_indicator
Cloud species
lacking detail, gray, featureless low-altitude cloud capable of ground contact. Precipitation Uncommon; drizzle, freezing drizzle, Snow, snow grains
Stratus_nebulosus
One of Earth's four temperate seasons
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Autumn
Variety of gelato
(Italian: [strattʃaˈtɛlla]) is a variety of gelato with fine strands of drizzled chocolate stirred through it. It was originally created in Bergamo, northern
Stracciatella_(ice_cream)
1970 aviation accident in Alaska, US
the aircraft was taken off its chocks, it was de-iced due to a light freezing drizzle noted by the surface weather report: 15:45 – Local, estimated 500 feet
Capitol International Airways Flight C2C3/26
Capitol_International_Airways_Flight_C2C3/26
Coating of ice on objects
smooth, transparent and homogeneous ice coating occurring when freezing rain or drizzle hits a surface. It is similar in appearance to clear ice, which
Glaze_(ice)
Overview of and topical guide to meteorology
indicate the formation of ice, frost, or the presence of freezing rain or freezing drizzle Lidar (LIght raDAR) – an optical remote sensing technology
Outline_of_meteorology
American college football season
November 24 Game time: 3:30 p.m. ET Game weather: 33 °F (1 °C); rain, freezing drizzle Game attendance: 98,422 Referee: Daniel Capron TV announcers (ABC):
2018 Penn State Nittany Lions football team
2018_Penn_State_Nittany_Lions_football_team
20 kilometres per hour (12 mph). Freezing rain is common in Newfoundland where it is known as "silver thaw". Freezing drizzle or freezing rain occurs on average
Geography of Newfoundland and Labrador
Geography_of_Newfoundland_and_Labrador
Digital audio-based protocol used for broadcasting emergency alerts to specific areas
of the following weather conditions: Blowing Snow Warning, Freezing Drizzle Warning, Freezing Rain Warning, Snowfall Warning, Snow Squall Warning Unrecognized
Specific Area Message Encoding
Specific_Area_Message_Encoding
Main climate class
the year, with longer and hotter summers and shorter, milder winters. Freezing precipitation is uncommon in this part of the temperate zone. Humid subtropical
Temperate_climate
and over 100 were cancelled across the United States. Light snow and freezing drizzle led to slippery roads on the morning of December 12. The Minnesota
December 13–15, 2025 North American winter storm
December_13–15,_2025_North_American_winter_storm
currently North Macedonia FZDZ – (s) Freezing Drizzle (METAR Code) FZFG – (s) Freezing Fog (METAR Code) FZRA – (s) Freezing Rain (METAR Code) Major Mark T.
List_of_acronyms:_F
Short-term state of the atmosphere
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Weather
Extreme weather event affecting parts of Canada and the United States
(76 km/h; 47 mph). Saltillo, in the northeast of the country, registered freezing drizzle and a temperature as low as −6 °C (21 °F). On January 29, Monterrey
January–March 2014 North American cold wave
January–March_2014_North_American_cold_wave
Granular whitish deposit of ice formed by freezing fog
results from a completely different process, occurring during freezing rain or drizzle. Rime ice also forms when ice forms on the surface of an aircraft
Rime_ice
Strong surface-level winds that radiate from a single point
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Downburst
Disturbed state of an astronomical body's atmosphere
lightning (a thunderstorm), heavy precipitation (snowstorm, rainstorm), heavy freezing rain (ice storm), strong winds (tropical cyclone, windstorm), wind transporting
Storm
Form of solid precipitation
parent thunderstorm (similar to tornadoes) and lowered heights of the freezing level. In the mid-latitudes, hail forms near the interiors of continents
Hail
Type of snowstorm
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Blizzard
2011 blizzard affecting the U.S. and Canada
in the morning in the Poconos. Precipitation tapered off to mainly freezing drizzle during the afternoon and early evening of the 1st. Heavier precipitation
2011_Groundhog_Day_blizzard
Weather statement issued by the U.S. National Weather Service indicating severe weather
Winter Weather Advisory for Freezing Rain (replaced the Freezing Rain Advisory) – issued for freezing rain or freezing drizzle events forecast to produce
Winter_weather_advisory
One of the Earth's four temperate seasons
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Spring_(season)
Type of intense dust storm
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Haboob
Unusual, severe or unseasonal weather
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Extreme_weather
reported within the ice storm, although the event did not last long, with freezing drizzle and gusty winds persisting afterwards for the next day. Peak accumulations
2009–10_North_American_winter
Fast-flowing atmospheric air current
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Jet_stream
American football tournament
time: 4:30 p.m. EST/3:30 p.m. CST Game weather: 26 °F (−3 °C), cloudy, freezing drizzle Game attendance: 71,075 Referee: Walt Anderson TV announcers (Fox):
2004–05_NFL_playoffs
Storm characterized by lightning
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Thunderstorm
Meteorological phenomenon
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Wind_direction
Precipitation that forms when supercooled droplets of water freeze on a falling snowflake
state at temperatures as low as −40 °C (−40 °F), far below the normal freezing point as long as it is above the homogeneous nucleation point of water
Graupel
Coldest of the four temperate seasons
Pacific winds, has a January low of 1.4 °C (34.5 °F), with days well above freezing, at 6.9 °C (44.4 °F). Both cities are at 49°N latitude and in the same
Winter
Overview of and topical guide to water
redirect targets Rain – Form of precipitation Freezing rain – Rain maintained at temperatures below freezing Drizzle – Light liquid precipitation Snow – Precipitation
Outline_of_water
Thunderstorm where little to no precipitation reaches the ground
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Dry_thunderstorm
Act of intentionally altering or manipulating the weather
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Weather_modification
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
List of severe weather phenomena
List_of_severe_weather_phenomena
Weather warning for freezing rain and ice accumulation
4 mm) of ice at peak is expected to accumulate in an area, else a freezing rain or drizzle advisory is issued; in some areas, the criterion is 1⁄2 inch (13 mm)
Ice_storm_warning
Mediterranean wind
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Sirocco
Strong wind
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Gale
Genus of dense, towering vertical clouds
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Cumulonimbus_cloud
Hottest of the four temperate seasons
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Summer
Nationality and autonomous community of Spain
uncommon in valleys and plains; it can be especially persistent, with freezing drizzle episodes and subzero temperatures during winter, mainly along the Ebro
Catalonia
from Nut Cove, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, while flying in sleet, fog, freezing drizzle, and poor visibility at a ground speed of 202 knots (374 km/h; 232 mph)
1953_in_aviation
Supercooled water precipitation
phenomenon occurs when freezing rain or drizzle hits a surface and is called glaze. Some specialized ice makers make use of directional freezing in order to produce
Clear_ice
Ground-level cloud of ice crystals
Antarctica and the Arctic, but can occur anywhere with a temperature well below freezing. In the polar regions of Earth, diamond dust may persist for several days
Diamond_dust
Short and very intense rain
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Cloudburst
Thunderstorm during which there is snowfall
onset of thundersnow, if surface temperatures are expected to be below freezing. However several factors, including other geographical elements, affect
Thundersnow
Weather phenomenon
shrinks. This reduces fetch distances. Secondly, the water temperature nears freezing, reducing overall latent heat energy available to produce squalls. To end
Lake-effect_snow
Yearly period of high rainfall
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Wet_season
Spanish word meaning drizzle or mist
Garúa is a Spanish word meaning drizzle or mist. Although used in other contexts in the Spanish-speaking world, garúa most importantly refers to the moist
Garúa
Form of precipitation consisting of rain and melting snow
rain and partially melted snow. Unlike ice pellets, which are hard, and freezing rain, which is fluid until striking an object where it fully freezes, this
Rain_and_snow_mixed
Type of precipitation
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Megacryometeor
United States Air Force general
inland from Nut Cove, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, with sleet, fog, freezing drizzle, and visibility estimated at less than 1⁄8-mile (200 m), the plane
Richard_E._Ellsworth
Precipitation consisting of small, translucent balls of ice
Pellets generally do not freeze into other solid masses unless mixed with freezing rain. The METAR code for ice pellets is PL (PE before November 1998). Ice
Ice_pellets
Thin coating of glazed ice on a surface
appearance, may form when light rain or drizzle falls on a road surface that is at a temperature below freezing point or, alternatively, when water already
Black_ice
Monsoon in Indian subcontinent
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Monsoon_of_South_Asia
Weather event characterized by freezing rain
temperatures just below freezing. The formation of ice begins with a layer of above-freezing air above a layer of sub-freezing temperatures closer to the
Ice_storm
West African dry weather season
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Harmattan
Lightning produced by a volcanic eruption
in certain types of eruption plumes—particularly those rising above the freezing level or involving magma–water interaction. Ordinary thunderstorms produce
Volcanic_lightning
Storm which affected the US
Retrieved February 11, 2021. Telegram, The. "UPDATE: Storm brings snow, freezing drizzle, and ice pellets to Newfoundland and Labrador | The Telegram". www
February_6–8,_2021_nor'easter
Low-altitude horizontal cloud formation
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Arcus_cloud
Form of precipitation
fall by gravity. Depending on the intensity, rain can be described as a drizzle (very light, sporadic rainfall), a shower (brief, moderate rainfall), a
Rain
Light snowfall with little accumulation
different definition for flurries, approximately equivalent to 'snow shower'. Drizzle "Letter F". Glossary. National Weather Service. Retrieved January 1, 2020
Snow_flurry
Weather phenomenon viewed from distance
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Precipitation_shaft
Streak or shaft of precipitation that evaporates or sublimates before reaching the ground
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Virga
Winter storm in 2019
Roads and windshields were coated with ice as a result of a period of freezing drizzle in the Kearney, Nebraska area. Several accidents were reported on the
February 2019 North American winter storm
February_2019_North_American_winter_storm
Rise of water associated with a low-pressure weather system
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Storm_surge
Fraction of the sky obscured by clouds when observed from a particular location
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Cloud_cover
Winter storm
of 40 inches (100 cm) of snow. In the central and northern Plains freezing drizzle fell on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday, transitioning to snow, and
November 26 – December 3, 2019 North American blizzard
November_26_–_December_3,_2019_North_American_blizzard
Yearly period of low rainfall, especially in the tropics
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Dry_season
Type of cyclone occurring in the northern Atlantic coast of North America
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Nor'easter
Galician octopus dish
and spicy paprika (known in Galicia as pemento and pemento picante) and drizzled with olive oil. The optimal cooking point is reached when the octopus is
Polbo_á_feira
Study of the physical processes in atmospheric clouds
the freezing level in the troposphere, the nuclei help transform the vapor into very small water droplets. Clouds that form just above the freezing level
Cloud_physics
Mixture of snow and liquid water
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Slush
Narrow corridor of concentrated moisture in the atmosphere
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Atmospheric_river
Time of year in which fog is most common
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Fog_season
Dessert made by freezing
Frozen dessert is a dessert made by freezing liquids, semi-solids, and sometimes solids. They may be based on flavored water (shave ice, ice pops, sorbet
Frozen_dessert
Thunderstorm that is generally weak and usually not severe
blizzard Snow squall Precipitation Drizzle Freezing Graupel Hail Megacryometeor Ice pellets Diamond dust Rain Freezing Cloudburst Snow Rain and snow mixed
Air-mass_thunderstorm
Meteorological phenomenon
lead to the development of drizzle, rain, freezing rain, sleet, or snow. When it is above freezing at the surface, drizzle or rain could result. Sleet
Cold-air_damming
Rapid swings between extremes in weather
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Weather_whiplash
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