Weather Things: Precipitation Types

The video tutorial explains different types of precipitation, including sleet, freezing rain, hail, and virga. It describes how these forms of precipitation develop and their potential impacts, such as ice storms causing hazards and hail forming in thunderstorms. The tutorial also covers the concept of virga, where precipitation evaporates before reaching the ground, and its role in dust storms. Additionally, it discusses how precipitation forecasts are made and the factors influencing annual precipitation, emphasizing the importance of the hydrologic cycle in weather patterns.

What is the term used for rain that freezes upon contact with a surface?

What are the potential impacts of an ice storm on a city?

Describe the conditions under which hail forms.

Explain the process of how hail is created in thunderstorms.

How does the evaporation of precipitation affect the weather conditions below?

What does a percentage chance of rain indicate in a weather forecast?

What factors control annual precipitation amounts in a region?