freezing rain
Frequency: 7.09.8 per million words
rain that freezes on contact with surfaces
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- The unexpected freezing rain caused treacherous driving conditions.
- Authorities issued a warning about the potential for freezing rain and icy roads.
- The temperature dropped rapidly, bringing with it the threat of freezing rain.
- We had to cancel our outdoor plans due to the hazardous freezing rain.
- Power outages were reported as freezing rain coated trees and power lines.
- The ice accumulated on the bridges from the freezing rain made them impassable.
- Drivers were advised to stay home and avoid the freezing rain.
- The forecast predicted a mix of snow and freezing rain overnight.
- Emergency services were on alert for accidents caused by freezing rain.
- The city struggled to cope with the aftermath of the severe freezing rainstorm.