Noun
freezing rain (uncountable)
Rain which freezes upon contact.
I quickly discovered that trying to go play golf while living in Manhattan was about as easy as trying to grab a taxi while standing out in front of Saks Fifth Avenue in the freezing rain on the last shopping day before Christmas. Dan Jenkins
And there have been some hints of sleet and freezing rain out there, with surface temperatures right around or just below the freezing mark. Source: Internet
As freezing rain fell over Chatham, a group of people stood under the awning of the gas station next door, discussing the shooting that had transpired earlier. Source: Internet
Damaging storms occur mainly from snow and freezing rain in winter and from hurricanes, tornadoes, and severe thunderstorms in other seasons. Source: Internet
A rainfall warning is in effect for areas like Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury, while a freezing rain warning is in place for areas like Renfrew and Petawawa. Source: Internet
According to GEMHSA, “winter storms often bring dangerously low temperatures, strong winds, snow, ice, sleet, and freezing rain. Source: Internet