Rain crust

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008363",
  "term": "Rain crust",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A layer of ice formed on a snowpack surface when rain falls onto snow and subsequently freezes. This process occurs when air temperatures drop below freezing after a rain event, solidifying the wet snow surface into a hard, impermeable layer. Rain crusts can create unstable conditions within the snowpack, contributing to avalanche hazards.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/rain-crust/"
}