Terms Flashcards
1
Q
NIL
A
No precipitation
2
Q
R
A
Rain
3
Q
S
A
Snow
4
Q
RS
A
Rain and Snow
5
Q
G
A
Graupel and Hail
6
Q
ZR
A
Freezing rain
7
Q
S-1
A
Snow accumulates at rates of less than 1 cm per hour.
8
Q
S1
A
Snow accumulates at rates of about 1 cm per hour.
9
Q
S2
A
Snow accumulates at rates of about 2 cm per hour.
10
Q
S3
A
Snow accumulates at rates of about 3 cm per hour.
11
Q
S10
A
Snow accumulates at rates of more then 10 cm per hour.
12
Q
RV
A
Very light rain; would not cover a surface regardless of duration.
13
Q
RL
A
Light Rain; accumulation of up to 2.5 mm of water per hour.
14
Q
RM
A
Moderate rain; accumulation of 2.6 to 7.5 mm of water per hour.
15
Q
RH
A
Heavy rain; accumulation of more then 7.5 mm of water per hour.
