What is sleet?

As I look out my window at the darkening skies, I hear the faint pings at the window.  I look out to see that the small pool of water, half ice, that rests on the covered swimming pool filled with ripples.  It's a mix of rain and sleet outside.  The storm is moving in quicker then expected, allowing for just enough cold air to create sleet.  Now every time it begins to sleet I come across a number of people who believe it is hailing out! Although they're are just misinformed it still is annoying!  So read the following link to learn the difference between sleet and hail!  Hail or Sleet? There is a difference!  and check out Crazy Hail Storm Videos to see the difference!


http://www.wtvq.com/default.aspx

Purple sky 1/22/12

Photo doesn't give the sky justice, the sky was a beautiful purple color at sunset!

Final snow total 1/21/12

Below is your typical photo of a ruler in the snow, ended up with 8 inches in my yard! The other photo is of a snow covered azalea bush.

Marley enjoying winter 1/21/12

Marley enjoying the snowy weather! Marley is my dog, who loves to roll around in the snow! He gets just as excited about the snow as I do!

Still snowing! 1/21/12

Still snowing here in Connecticut! Here some iPhone photos from my yard, looks great outside!!

Surprise accumulation

Storms not over yet but southern Connecticut seems to be the bulls eye for snow totals, almost 7.5 inches so far! Was only expecting 3-5 inches. I love when we get a little more than expected!

Snow shows up for winter 1/21/12

Snow finally showed up this winter, not much but it makes everything look nice!