Sleet, freezing rain, thundersleet? Here's how experts define Oklahoma precipitation types
Snow, sleet and freezing rain – there are three main types of winter precipitation, and Oklahoma is no stranger to any of ...
Breaking down the types of winter precipitation to expect during Maine's storms
Each storm is bringing several different types of winter precipitation. These storms will contain rain, freezing rain, sleet, ...
What determines what kind of precipitation we get?
Will it be snowy, rainy, a rain-snow mix, or sleet today? That’s a question a lot of Southern Coloradans ask as they know the ...
Cloud seeding can increase rain and snow, and new techniques may make it a lot more effective – podcast
(THE CONVERSATION) When an unexpected rainstorm leaves you soaking wet, it is an annoyance. When a drought leads to fires, crop failures and water shortages, the significance of weather becomes ...
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Pyrocumulonimbus clouds: clouds created by intense heat
In an unstable atmosphere, the temperature drops significantly, allowing the cloud to grow and expand. From there, massive downdrafts, caused by falling rain can occur, sometimes extinguishing the ...
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FIRST ALERT: Clouds and rain chances linger through the week
Expect more showers to arrive Tuesday morning, clearing out through lunchtime. Even as the rain clears, our skies will remain cloudy throughout the day. Temperatures stay chilly, topping out ...