What is winter precipitation?

There are four types of winter precipitation -- can you tell the difference? read more

Rain - liquid precip. that falls from a cloud. Freezing Rain - liquid precip. that falls to the earth and (due to cold temps at surface) freeze on impact. Sleet - frozen raindrops that remain frozen through impact (this type of winter precip. bounces when it hits the surface, in contrast to freezing rain) read more

Several kinds of precipitation can occur during winter. They are rain, freezing rain, snow, and sleet. For significant amounts of precipitation to fall, there must be an adequate amount of moisture in the atmosphere. There also must be a way to lift this moisture so that it can turn into precipitation. read more

Most people know the 4 major categories of winter weather: Rain - liquid precip. that falls from a cloud. Freezing Rain - liquid precip. that falls to the earth and (due to cold temps at surface) freeze on impact. read more

Several kinds of precipitation can occur during winter. They are rain, freezing rain, snow, and sleet. For significant amounts of precipitation to fall, there must be an adequate amount of moisture in the atmosphere. read more

During the winter, there are 4 major precipitation types that meteorologists focus on. They are rain, freezing rain, sleet, and of course snow. Generally, the precipitation type you see is dependent on the amount of above freezing air you have above the surface. read more