Earlier this week we broke down the complexities of mixed-phase precipitation forecasting.Within that we briefly touched on a key component to that complexity w ...

Basically, meaning that the water will start to freeze at temperatures cooler than 32°F But how cold is considered too cold for salt to melt snow and ice? According to experts, the perfect ...

the snow should change to freezing rain and rain, to make for a messy mix. However, with the prediction of snow in the forecast, many took to the stores Wednesday to stock up on rock salt and ice ...

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — As the Houston-area braces for a hard freeze, many of the region's roadways are being treated with a salty solution called brine to help prevent ice from building up.

As the Chicago area braces for freezing rain and drizzle, officials are asking residents to take it easy on the salt when it comes to melting ice.

Salt or the brine solution does not necessarily melt ice or snow with increased heat. It merely brings the freezing point of water to lower temperatures. At the molecular level, the salt molecules ...

Why is it raining instead of snowing when the temperature is below freezing? It’s a common question during the cooler months during a ... starts life high in the sky as snow. Ice crystals grow in the ...