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PRESENT WEATHER [2]
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All atmospheric phenomena observed, with the exception of clouds; this includes forms of precipitation as well as optical and electrical phenomena.
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rain forms
frost
winter precipitations
station model
light continuous rain
rain forms
freezing rain
Precipitation in the form of raindrops that freeze on impact with the ground or with objects, forming a layer of ice.
frost
winter precipitations
sleet
Precipitation in the form of water droplets or wet snow that freezes before it touches the ground.
winter precipitations
rain shower
Sudden abundant and short-lived precipitation of water droplets produced when the air temperature is higher than 32°F.
heavy intermittent rain
rain forms
moderate continuous rain
rain forms
moderate intermittent rain
rain forms
light intermittent rain
Rain: precipitation of water droplets produced when the air temperature is higher than 32°F.
rain forms
heavy continuous rain
rain forms