Eisregen

freezing rain

noun ICE-ray-gen Rare

Also means

ice rain

Usage Note

Eisregen describes rain that freezes on contact with cold surfaces, creating dangerous black ice (Glatteis). German weather warnings specifically distinguish it from Schneeregen (sleet) because of the extreme road hazard it causes.

Examples

"Wegen des Eisregens wurden Autofahrer vor Glatteis gewarnt."

Natural Translation

Because of the freezing rain, drivers were warned about black ice.

Literal Translation

Because of-the freezing-rain were car-drivers before black-ice warned.

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