Can Water Freeze Before It Hits The Ground?
Yes, water can freeze before it hits the ground if the air temperature is cold enough and the water droplets are small enough. This phenomenon is known as the “supercooled state” and typically occurs in clouds. When the air temperature drops to below freezing point, water droplets may remain in a liquid state due to lack of particles to freeze upon. However, once these droplets come into contact with a surface, they will quickly freeze, forming a thin layer of ice. It can also happen while raindrops are falling through a layer of sub-zero air.