I like freezing rain. I dont see why people make such a big deal out of it.
2006-11-05 09:40:21 · 11 answers · asked by Sarah C 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
10 years ago we received freezing rain - 15 inches in a matter of hours.
Numerous television and radio towers toppled over due to weight of the ice which formed on the support cables - the cables are approx. 3/4" and with the ice, they measured 6-8" in diameter!
Power outages were statewide - and some people were without power for up to two weeks following the storm.
Driving was treacherous.
Several roofs collapsed and many that didn't leaked badly enough to cause extensive damage inside the buildings. The ice build up simply pushed up and under the shingles.
However, as mentioned in another one of your answers, in the end, when the rain stopped, it was absolutely beautiful. Everything sparkled and glowed in the sunlight.
Needless to say, the means didn't justify the end.
2006-11-05 09:58:09 · answer #1 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you like freezing rain? Freezing rain is the worst kind of winter precip. Freezing rain is rain that freezes on contact of a surface. It is impossible to drive on. Sleet hits pavement, and bounces off so its not that bad. And snow is beautiful and not too dangerous. Freezing rain is the worst kind you can get. It lands on power lines and the power goes out. It is pretty on trees and stuff, i will say that. But it is the most dangerous. Freezing rain can do more damage than a category 2 hurricane. It can land on houses and the weight from the ice can make your roof cave in, etc.
2006-11-05 12:49:55 · answer #2 · answered by Aaron 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Freezing rain is lots worse. Snow sucks tocontinual in yet a minimum of you will locate it. With freezing rain, you won't be in a position to tell what this is 0.5 the time until eventually you're making use of on it. From my adventure (when I lived in Michigan), you will possibly ought to get a sturdy quantity of the two to have instructions canceled. be careful in the event that they at the instant are not!
2016-10-15 10:15:12 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not only does freezing rain coat everything in ice, as the ice gets heavier it starts to break power lines and tree limbs putting lots of people at risk of freezing to death. Not to mention it takes a lot of hard work and time to scrape off a car that has been coated with ice
2006-11-05 13:38:21 · answer #4 · answered by salty_pearl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very heavy and weighs down tree branches that can fall on houses as well as power lines. power lines can come down due to the weight of the ice. It also makes the roads a mess. It makes everything look beautiful though.
2006-11-05 09:43:09 · answer #5 · answered by monkeygirrl55 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you like it so much, the next time there's freezing rain in your area, get in your car and drive until you slide into an oncoming car. I'll bet that'll cure you!!
2006-11-05 09:51:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Icy roads, which when bad enough, the salt takes forever to work. Power lines, trees, etc are pulled down. If you live where it gets very cold your electricity is usually out. Are you sure you weren't thinking about something else?
2006-11-05 11:10:03 · answer #7 · answered by Papa John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES FREEZING RAIN IS BAD,,, WORSE THAN SNOW IMO,, AIR ALOFT IS WARM AND AS THE RAIN FALLS IT HITS THE COOLER/COLDER AIR ON THE GROUND AND FREEZES .. AND ICES UP EVERYTHING,, ITS PRETTY COOL ACTUALLY
2006-11-05 11:08:33 · answer #8 · answered by patsfan02019 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it hits the ground sometimes it freezes and driving on ice is not so fun!!!!!!
2006-11-05 09:44:37 · answer #9 · answered by Rosie 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
because it turns to ice and makes driving and walking hazardous.
2006-11-05 09:42:05 · answer #10 · answered by Ryan V 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋