Wintry mix is a term used to describe a weather event where precipitation falls in the form of a mixture of snow, sleet, and freezing rain. There are several synonyms that are used to describe this type of weather, including sleet, frozen rain, frozen precipitation, icy precipitation and icy mix. Other terms that may be used to describe this type of weather include slush, snow pellets, or graupel. The severity of a wintry mix varies, but regardless of how heavy the precipitation, icy conditions can make driving and walking treacherous. These synonyms can help individuals better understand the type of winter weather they may experience when traveling or venturing outside.