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What is Precipitation?

Any form of water - liquid or solid - that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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A cold core high is a high-pressure system with cold air at its center. These systems are typically associated with clear...

A measurement determined by the wave lengths and sea conditions caused by the effect of wind, and by the movement of tree...

Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmosphere and weather processes. It involves observing, analyzing, and forecasting...

Nor'easter is a meteorological event commonly observed in the Northeastern United States and typically occurs during the...

A small, intense downdraft that produces damaging winds at the surface, typically lasting a few minutes and often associated...

A body that has the property of absorbing all electromagnetic radiation falling on it, and therefore is the theoretical body...

A cold front is the leading edge of a cold air mass that replaces a warmer air mass. It is typically associated with sudden...

A blizzard is a storm that lasts 3 hours or more, with persistent winds/frequent gusts of 35 mph or more along with significant...

A scale for estimating wind speed based on observed conditions of the sea or land. It ranges from 0 (calm) to 12 (hurricane)...

A middle cloud type within the B family in the international cloud classification. These are shaded clouds that can be white...