Ice storms occur when which of the following conditions prevail?
A)Rain drops circulate repeatedly above and below the freezing level in a cloud.
B)Moist,cool air is adiabatically cooled to the freezing point.
C)A cold front pushes warm,moist air to the freezing level in a cloud.
D)A layer of warm air is between two layers of cold air.
E)Extremely cold temperatures at high latitudes and altitudes.

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Ice storms occur when a layer of warm air is present between two layers of cold air. The raindrops freeze upon contact with the cold air at the surface, forming a layer of ice on trees, power lines, and other surfaces.

Ice Storms Occur When Which of the Following Conditions Prevail