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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

Winter Precipitation

Winter brings snow, sleet, freezing rain, and the dreaded polar vortex. Extension educator Duane Friend discusses the causes and differences between snow, sleet, and freezing rain, as well as other winter phenomenon, including Alberta Clippers, Pacific air, and the polar vortex. We'll review trends in winter weather for the last 50 years and what we expected for the future, including winter weather preparedness.

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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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