can you eat hail

It is not safe to eat hailstones. Hail contains layers of ice formed around pollution particles and various contaminants, including nitrates, bacteria, dirt, and harmful chemicals picked up from the atmosphere and the ground. Consuming hail can introduce these pollutants and bacteria into the body, which may pose health risks. Therefore, despite hailstones being made of ice, it is advisable not to eat them, especially to avoid exposure to pollutants and pathogens.