What is the name for raindrops that freeze as they fall through the air?

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Oscar L.
Mar 4, 2018

This is called sleet.

Explanation:

Sleet is not to be confused with hail, which forms directly as ce while in the air. Sleet is,also not the same as freezing rain; the latter remains liquid in the air but freezes upon hitting cold ground or other cold solid surfaces.

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