Sleet

Whereas hail forms within clouds, sleet begins as snow falling to earth after having left its originating cloud. The snow partially melts on its trip down in a layer of warm air but then refreezes into ice crystals that appear much like hail.

Related Topics:
Hail - Snow

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Sleet is also used colloquially for rain mixed with some frozen droplets.

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In the British Isles, sleet refers to precipitation which is a mixture of snow and rain.

Related Topics:
Snow - Rain

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