hurricanes typically only have liquid precipitation that reaches the surface (except for the possibility of hail) while mid-latitude cyclones can include wintry precipitation such as snow, freezing rain and sleet. Hurricanes do not have fronts (barotropic system) while mid-latitude cyclones will common...
Sleet vs Freezing Rain Those living in countries with cold climate experience different types of rains and hailstorms that are confusing for those who are there for the first time. Two such words used are freezing rain and sleet. There are similarities between them but also differences to classi...