Precipitation comes in all forms: rain, sleet, freezing rain, and snow. Some even count virga, which becomes a gas and evaporates before it reaches us as raindrops. Hail also exists but forms ...

Strong precipitation may cause natural disasters, such as floodings or landslides. Global climate models are required to forecast the frequency of these extreme events, which is expected to change as ...

Click the downloadable graphic: Extreme Precipitation Change 1958 to 2021 Climate change is bringing heavier rainfall extremes and increased, inequitable flood risk to many parts of the U.S. For every ...

There are four main types of winter precipitation types. Often in East Texas, we will see a mix of these precipitation types ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Most of us generally think of precipitation in terms of three ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Understanding the weather forecast can sometimes feel like reading ...

This rapid transition between wet and dry weather conditions is a hallmark of climate change, and it’s also an accelerating climate threat. This phenomenon is called “precipitation whiplashes,” and ...

This study committee will consider approaches for estimating probable maximum precipitation (PMP) in a changing climate, with the goal of recommending an updated approach, appropriate for ...

A raging flood pulled a family's home of more than 50 years into the Blue Earth River in southern Minnesota this week, as a community watched in horror. The river’s water flow had tripled in three ...