Precipitation Flashcards by Ed Luck | Brainscape

Q

DZ

A

Drizzle
<0.5mm
Stratiform cloud only

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RA

A

Rain
0.5mm - 5.5mm
Ns or CB clouds

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Q

SN

A

Snow

Temps -5 to 4C

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Q

SG

A

Snow Grains
<1mm
Do not bounce or shatter

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Q

GS

A

Snow Pellets
2 - 5mm
Bounce/break on contact

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Q

PL

A

Ice Pellets
>5mm
Clear Ice
Bounce on contact

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GR/GS

A

Hail
GR >5mm
GS <5mm
From CB clouds only

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Q

FZRA

A

Freezing Rain

Occurs if area below cloud is below 0C

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