Understanding Freezing Rain and Ice Accretion

What is a key safety concern when measuring ice accretion during an ice storm?

• The danger of slipping

• The possibility of dehydration

• The chance of getting lost

• The risk of sunburn

When measuring ice accretion on branches, what should you measure?

• The length of the branch

• The weight of the ice

• The diameter of the ice

• The radius of the ice

If ice accretion is less than a tenth of an inch, how should it be reported?

• As a full inch

• As a tenth of an inch

• As a trace

• As zero

How should freezing rain be reported in terms of precipitation?

• As snowfall

• As a daily precipitation amount

• As a separate category

• As a combination of rain and snow

What should you do with your rain gauge to measure the liquid amount of freezing rain?

• Bring it inside to thaw

• Leave it outside to melt

• Pour hot water over it

• Shake it to remove ice