Another possibility is the frozen particles go through a smaller warm air mass and melt, then encounter a large cold air mass, resulting in a rain and snow mix also known as Graupel.

Between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. Friday, expect to see a rain and snow mix that turns into a light snow from 8 a.m. to noon, especially northeast of I-74. Today will be quiet with highs in the 30s.

A Messy Rain/Freezing Rain/Snow Mix On The Way First Alert Weather Days: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Tuesday Wintry Travel. By Russ Thomas. Published: Dec. 23, 2023 at 3:07 PM CST ...

ST. LOUIS — A complex winter storm system threatening the region this weekend could create dangerous travel conditions and potential power outages. Different areas are facing a mix of frozen ...

Mainly snow north of I-96: 1-4″ expected east of U.S. 131, trace of snow to 2″ west of U.S. 131; Wintry mix of snow, sleet and light freezing rain for the I-96 corridor.