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

As the winter storm passed, Louisiana sleet and ice piled up. Here are initial reports from NWS of totals from the weekend.

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.

Freezing rain will slowly change to a cold rain overnight

State emergency leaders are grappling with challenging conditions as a winter storm brings ice to Kentucky, creating hazardous travel conditions and power outages that could persist into next week.

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.

First Alert Weather Days remain in effect this morning as freezing rain moves across the Midlands.

CBS 6 Chief Meteorologist Zach Daniel is urging everyone in the Richmond area to stay off the roads Sunday evening as heavy sleet transitions to a dangerous wave of freezing rain.

Ice could accumulate on overpasses and bridges, making travel more dangerous. The ice could also stick to elevated surfaces like tree branches and power lines, according to the NWS.

Live updates on the major ice storm impacting North Georgia and metro Atlanta.