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What is freezing rain? Is it the same as black ice? What to know

Freezing rain is disrupting Massachusetts this morning. What is it?
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What causes freezing rain and why is it uncommon?

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Freezing rain is one of the most impactful precipitation types — if it lasts long enough, it has the ability to turn roads into skating rinks and down tree branches with ice.