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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Particles such as pollen, grass seeds, or dust in the air that cause allergies and are transported by winds.
A prefix used in cloud nomenclature to describe middle-altitude clouds that form between 6,500 and 20,000 feet, such as altostratus...
A weather front where two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to move the other, often resulting in prolonged periods...
A sudden and rapid flow of snow masses accumulated on the slopes of mountainous areas under the influence of gravity or a...
The formation of ice crystals on surfaces when the temperature drops below freezing, typically overnight, causing potential...
The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.
A tropical cyclone, also called a hurricane, is a severe tropical storm with wind speeds in excess of 74 mph. Known as a...
The term 'cloudy' refers to weather conditions characterized by a significant amount of cloud cover in the sky. This may...
Large, fluffy white clouds with flat bases, typically indicating fair weather, though they can develop into storm clouds...
A narrow band of strong winds in the upper atmosphere, typically flowing from west to east and influencing weather patterns.