Description:
The correct answer is:
✅ Rain that freezes on impact
Why?
Silver thaw (also called freezing rain) occurs when:
Supercooled rain falls through a shallow layer of subfreezing air near the ground.
The droplets instantly freeze on contact with cold surfaces (trees, power lines, roads).
This creates a smooth, glazed ice coating (hence "silver" appearance).
Hazards:
Black ice on roads (invisible and extremely slippery).
Tree branches/power lines snap under ice weight.
Why Not the Others?
❌ Windy: Causes blowing snow but not freezing rain.
❌ Blizzard: Heavy snow + wind, not icy glaze.
Fun Fact: A 1998 ice storm in Canada/US caused $5 billion in damage from silver thaw! 💎❄️
Stay safe: Avoid walking/driving on it—it’s like a skating rink! ⛸️⚠️