This could mean heavy snow, sleet, or freezing rain that will likely impact travel and daily activities. An aerial view of the downtown skyline is seen on Jan. 09, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.

Why this weekend’s forecast could bring a messy mix of snow, sleet, and ice You may hear meteorologists mention the term “wintry mix” in the forecast this weekend. But what exactly does it mean?

The exception here will be the I-30 corridor as temperatures within this location could remain at or below freezing for most of the day, meaning a larger window of time for snow and ice to stick.

It does not mean that significant and hazardous winter weather will occur ‒ it only means it is possible. ... ice, sleet or blowing snow or a combination of these hazards.

SUNBURY — A large portion of the Susquehanna Valley will likely see 1-3 inches of snow Saturday before a changeover to sleet, freezing rain then all rain on Sunday, according to an AccuWeather ...

Sleet has more moisture and is denser than snow, ... It's 'albedo' is very high, meaning it is very reflective. Snow is highly reflective on sunny days. Snow reflects 90% of incoming sunlight, ...

Coverage for a very cold rain will increase across East Texas throughout the morning, with some occasional sleet and flurries mixing in at times, although temperatures for most of ETX during the late ...

The combination of the cold air and moisture could mean some locales such as Minneapolis, Minn., Milwaukee, Wis., and Detroit, Mich., could experience their biggest snowstorm of the winter so far.

Through midday: The heaviest snow and sleet is likely to fall across Houston through 9 or 10 a.m. Snow will likely set up in bands, meaning heavy snowfalls could be broken up by lighter ones. Road ...

Coverage for a very cold rain will increase across East Texas throughout the morning, with some occasional sleet and flurries mixing in at times, although temperatures for most of ETX during the late ...

Winter storm watch and warning. A winter storm watch is when there is a possibility of significant winter weather, such as heavy snow, freezing rain, or sleet, within the next 24 to 72 hours.