heavy sleet
noun phrase
Meaning
A significant amount of frozen or partly frozen rain that creates hazardous, slushy conditions on the ground.
Examples
- Drivers were warned to stay off the roads due to the heavy sleet accumulating on the highway.
- The morning commute was delayed as heavy sleet coated the sidewalks in a slick, dangerous layer.
Synonyms: freezing rain, wintry mix, slush