Description:
The correct answer is:
✅ Thundershowers
Why?
Thundershowers (rain with thunder/lightning) are rare in winter because they require:
Warm, unstable air (common in spring/summer).
Strong upward convection (unlikely in cold winter air masses).
Typical Winter Precipitation:
Sleet: Ice pellets (raindrops freezing mid-air).
Freezing rain: Liquid rain that freezes on contact with cold surfaces.
Snow: Ice crystals falling from clouds.
Exception:
"Thundersnow" occurs in intense winter storms but is extremely rare.
Fun Fact: Thundersnow was reported during the 2018 "Bomb Cyclone" in the U.S.! ⚡❄️
Stay safe: Freezing rain is the most hazardous—it creates black ice! 🚗💨