What is freezing rain and why is it dangerous?
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Met Office has warned of snow and ice, with the risk of rare freezing rain, across most of England and Wales over the weekend. Met Office chief forecaster Jason Kelly said freezing rain could lead to “treacherous conditions” across the country amid warnings of stranded vehicles on the roads and delayed or cancelled rail and air travel. open image in gallery Snow, ice, heavy rain and sleet will sweep over the island of Ireland as temperatures continue to plummet What is freezing rain? Mr Kelly added: “There is a risk of freezing rain across parts of the Midlands and northern England, but especially Wales, adding to the risk of ice and leading to some treacherous conditions in places.
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