Sleet is different from freezing rain, occurring when snowflakes partially melt as they descend through a shallow layer of warm air. They refreeze as they fall through a deep layer of freezing air above the surface. They become frozen rain drops before hitting the ground, recognizable when they bounce. Like snow, sleet can accumulate on the ground.

A winter storm watch was upgraded on Thursday to a winter storm warning for parts of North and South Carolina as a storm approaches the region. A winter storm was expected to reach the region by as early as mid-to-late morning on Friday,

Severe Weather Team 2 is tracking a winter storm moving into north Georgia Friday with a winter mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain.