Freezing rain can cause ice to accumulate on tree branches and power lines, posing a greater risk than snow

Freezing rain, the most common culprit of power outages, can turn roads icy in seconds. Here’s what to know ahead of January winter storm.

A large batch of frozen precipitation is still coming tonight and could be quite heavy at times Sunday morning. The big question all week was how much was coming as sleet vs. freezing rain. All week we have been using I-40 as the separator for concern levels and that thought continues tonight.

Learn how to tell the difference between freezing rain and sleet.

Light snow and patchy freezing rain possible Wednesday in Treasure Valley as cold front brings mixed precipitation. Slick travel conditions expected.