sleet
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Milder temperatures are expected on Wednesday with wintry showers expected in the north, falling as rain or sleet near the coasts.
From BBC
The cold weather will continue after that, with a "continuation of wintry showers" forecast as well as a mix of rain, sleet and snow later in the day.
From BBC
The difficulty for forecasters will be pinpointing the fine temperature boundaries that dictate where snow, sleet or rain falls.
From BBC
The sleet and snow showers that moved southwards across the country on Thursday night created a visual treat for our BBC WeatherWatchers, but also meant slippery roads and pavements for those venturing out.
From BBC
Overnight into Friday an area of rain, sleet and snow will spread through Northern Ireland, Wales, parts of north-west England, the Midlands and southern England.
From BBC
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