What Is Rime Ice? How Is It Formed? | Weather.com
February 2, 2026Updated: February 2, 2026, 1:56 pm ESTPublished: February 2, 2026, 1:56 pm EST

Discover the incredible beauty of rime ice. Rime ice forms when supercooled fog or cloud droplets freeze instantly onto surfaces, creating a white, feathery coating. It often builds on trees, mountains, and structures during cold, windy conditions, turning the landscape into a frozen winter scene.

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