Precipitation comes in all forms: rain, sleet, freezing rain, and snow. Some even count virga, which becomes a gas and evaporates before it reaches us as raindrops. Hail also exists but forms ...

QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - Have you ever wondered what the terms “isolated” or “scattered” actually mean, or how meteorologists come up with the percentages for the chance of rain? A lot of times ...

So, um, there are many, many different types of precipitation, and so we're gonna talk about those right now. Can you think of a couple of examples of precipitation in your head, huh? I think I know ...

Climate change is altering patterns of precipitation in the Mid-Atlantic region, resulting in more intense flooding and droughts. The region is projected to have an increase in the amount of annual ...

DENVER (KDVR) — You have likely watched the news and seen the meteorologist show a percent chance of precipitation on the seven-day forecast. But what does that actually mean? Most people assume that ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — As most Michiganders know, there are several different types of winter precipitation. Seeing multiple types of precipitation only hours apart also is common. For those wondering how ...

In research that could improve weather forecasting and winter driving safety, a University of Michigan-led study distinguished nine distinct precipitation types—varieties of rain, snow and mixed-phase ...

The local weather forecast helps you plan your day. But if you're checking if it's going to rain, for example, you won't usually see a "yes" or "no" in the forecast. Instead, most weather reports give ...