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Freezing rain happens when there is a layer of warmer air above a layer of sub-freezing air. The moisture passes through the warmer layer either causing it to become liquid or keeping it in liquid form. When it hits the sub-freezing level, if the layer of cold air is very thick, it will fall as sleet or snow. If it is very shallow, it will just fall as rain. But, if the layer is just think enough, the rain will pass through, be supercooled, and freeze on contact with most any surface.

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What temp does freezing rain occur?

Freezing rain occurs when the temputer ins below freezing


Which form of precipitation is likely to occur when a layer of air with temperature above freezing overlies a subfreezing layer near the ground?

freezing rain. hail is caused by gusts of air repeatedly blowing precipitation back into the atmosphere, where it acquires a new layer of H2O. so in this case it is not likely to occur.


What kind of precipitation would occur if the temperature was above freezing?

If the temperature is above freezing, precipitation would likely fall as rain. Snow and sleet typically occur when temperatures are at or below freezing.


What temperature does rain occur?

Rain can occur at various temperatures depending on atmospheric conditions. In general, rain typically occurs when the air temperature is above freezing (32°F or 0°C) so that the precipitation remains in liquid form as it falls to the ground. However, freezing rain can occur when the air near the ground is at or below freezing, causing the rain to freeze upon contact with cold surfaces.


Which type of precipitation happens when the temperature between the clouds and the ground is warmer than zero degrees Celsius freezing?

Rain occurs when the temperature is above freezing both in the clouds and at the ground level. If the temperature in the clouds is below freezing but at the ground level it is above freezing, sleet or freezing rain may occur.


Temperature below freezing means snow?

Snow does occur when temperature is below freezing because snow is just frozen rain . Lets say it rains , and the temperature is below freezing , that rain would become snow . So temperature below freezing means having snow is true .


Where does freezing rain occur on the earth?

Freezing rain typically occurs in regions where the temperature is below freezing at the surface but warmer higher up in the atmosphere. This can happen in various parts of the world, including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.


Which form of precipitation is likely to occur when a layer of air with temperatures above freezing overlies a subfreezing layer near the ground?

freezing rain. hail is caused by gusts of air repeatedly blowing precipitation back into the atmosphere, where it acquires a new layer of H2O. so in this case it is not likely to occur.


Why does rainfall occur in India during winter?

Rain occurs when water is evaporated in the sky and the clouds can not contain anymore water. When it is below freezing temperature it is snow, but when it is above freezing temperature it is rain. In India it is hot in winter and summer. So it will rain instead of snow.


How does it change for snowfall or freezing rain?

When it gets above freezing when it rains then it gets below freezing it causes freezing rain.


Does it have to be three degrees above freezing to snow?

in oder for it to snow it can not be to cold


What term describe rain that freeze when it hit the earth surface?

Freezing rain Sleet