Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

District of Columbia

hippywife

(22,770 posts)

3. From NWS.

Reply to elleng (Reply #2)

Fri Apr 7, 2023, 01:48 PM

Apr 2023

https://www.weather.gov/ama/preciptypes

Sleet occurs when a snow flake partially melts and then refreezes. For partial melting to occur, the maximum temperature in the melting layer is typically between 33.8 and 37.4°F (1 and 3°C) and for a relatively thin layer (less than 2,000 feet thick).

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

3 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

SLEET in the 50s? [View all] elleng Apr 2023 OP

Are you certain it's not small hail? hippywife Apr 2023 #1

Capital Weather Gang posted it, I know nothing more! elleng Apr 2023 #2

From NWS. hippywife Apr 2023 #3