Meteorology

Freezing Rain

Definition

Rain that freezes on contact with surfaces at or below 0 degrees Celsius. Creates rapid and severe clear ice accumulation on aircraft, making it one of the most dangerous icing conditions in aviation.

Related Terms

Icing

The accumulation of ice on aircraft surfaces when flying through visible moistur...

Freezing Level

The altitude in the atmosphere where the temperature first drops to 0 degrees Ce...

Pilot Report(PIREP)

A weather observation made by a pilot during flight, reporting actual conditions...

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