Rain is something Floridians are used to seeing, but snow is quite a bit more rare. How exactly does freezing rain differ from regular snow? Here’s what to know.

When the sleet reaches the ground, it’s a bit springier than freezing rain or snow, but it can accumulate just like snow would. What is snow? Snow is what happens when precipitation freezes.

Forecasting snow verses sleet verses freezing rain can be a big challenge, as only a couple of degrees difference can make all the difference for driving conditions and power outage potential.

The forecast is calling for a variety of precipitation on Wednesday in the Carolinas, including rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow. Skip to content. NOWCAST WYFF News 4 at Noon.