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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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Glossary

A storm characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere known as thunder.

Weather conditions are the components that comprise the state of the atmosphere. The six main weather conditions are temperature,...

A tropical cyclone with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, characterized by a central eye, strong winds, and...

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 closed low, also known as a cut-off low, is a low-pressure system that is entirely isolated from the main atmospheric circulation...

A sudden and rapid flow of snow masses accumulated on the slopes of mountainous areas under the influence of gravity or a...

The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.

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

The temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture and water vapor begins to condense into liquid form, leading...

An instrument that continuously records atmospheric pressure over time. It uses a barometer to measure pressure and creates...