The collection of articles about precipitation forecasting
Precipitation is one of the three main weather elements that you see in every weather forecast, along with air temperature and wind. At the same time, it is the most unpleasant element that causes the most inconvenience.
Let's be honest: it's easier for us to survive too cold or hot weather than even a little rain or snow, and we usually don't think about the wind at all. So basically, the weather forecast for the average person is precipitation first and then everything else.
To help you overcome your fear of precipitation, that is to better understand and predict it, in this new collection of articles, we have collected all the texts about this weather phenomenon, including it other various types.
Explore the different types of precipitation. Rain and snow are just the beginning
Precipitation is atmospheric moisture that falls on the ground, often in large quantities, which affects people's lives. It is classified by the nature of its origin: some types are formed from clouds — rain, snow, hail; others from the air: dew, frost, glaze ice; and others are colloidal suspensions: fog and mist. In this new lesson of the Windy.app Meteorological Textbook (WMT) for better weather forecasting you will learn more about different types of precipitations and their main features.
What are the precipitation measurement instruments and how they work
We collect precipitation data with various instruments. You can call them gadgets or devices in a modern way. Rain gauge is the most common of these tools. But there is more than one instrument for measuring rain, snow, sleet, hail, and other types of precipitation, considering that this is probably the most diverse weather parameter. In this article, let's understand what precipitation measurement instruments are and how they work, so you know what to use next time to measure the rain or snow on your own.
How do we measure precipitation and what does a chance of rain, say 30%, actually mean
Precipitation is an atmospheric moisture that falls on the ground in the form of rain, snow, or hail. Usually it is calculated in in exact values, namely millimeters (mm) or inches (in). But our knowledge on this most issue of meteorology does not end there, it just begins. In this short post, we'll figure out exactly how we measure precipitation.
What is total accumulated precipitation and why is it different
In addition to the precipitation forecast you already know, sometimes it is useful to check accumulated precipitation for various sports. In this article, we'll explain what cumulative precipitation is, how it differs from normal precipitation, and how to read the accumulated precipitation map.
How to read a precipitation map like an expert
A precipitation map is one of the types of weather maps, which in turn is one of the two most popular forms of weather forecast representation, along with a standard table. In this article, you will learn more about what a precipitation map is and how to read it like an expert.
Precipitation in the Windy.app Weather History
Check the last update of 2021 — Precipitation in Weather history. This extremely important weather parameter is now available for each day for the past nine years (2020–2012). But that's only half of this good news. The second is that all three major weather parameters are now available in the weather history.
Tip #22. Find out the chance of rain (%) on the Windy.app site
Among 100+ Windy.app features, there are always one or two, or even three that you didn't know about, right? Even if you're a true weather and outdoor expert using the app. Meanwhile, these may be important features. For example, you can find out the chance of rain expressed as a percentage on the Windy.app site in addition to the other formats in the app.
How to enjoy hiking in the rain if you never did it before. Tips from the (bad) weather experts
If you won't read beyond this paragraph, there are two main rules of hiking in the rain: One — it’s better not to get wet than trying to dry your clothes, and two — study the weather before and during the hike. For those, who have five minutes for reading, we have collected a dozen other rules, tips, and advice on how to enjoy hiking in bad rainy weather. Well, at least try.
How to make rain. Yes, it is really possible
In ancient times, people went to shamans to make it rain, and more than half a century ago, they invented a technology for that. But is it really any more efficient than shamans? In this lesson of the Windy.app Meteorological Textbook (WMT) and newsletter for better weather forecasting you will learn more about rain making and how exactly to do it.
How to read snow forecast to get better experience in winter sports
The real ski season in the mountains will begin in a month and a half, but you already need to prepare for it: to check whether your skis and other equipment are in working condition (and whether they even exist), to buy the missing things, write down the opening dates of your nearest ski resort or the one you want to go, and the like. Just as important is to update your knowledge of how to read snow forecast, without which to practice this and other winter sports is simply impossible. In this article, that we also updated for the new season, we will talk about it in detail.
How to avoid a snowfall when winter hiking the mountains
Hiking in the mountains in winter is seen by many fitness and nutrition experts as the perfect way to burn extra calories. It helps to boost the immune system and keeps you mentally and physically in great shape. No other sport comes close to the gains of winter hiking: it boost your mood and energy levels to the max.
Tree wells or snow traps — quite dangerous
Whether you are a mountain skier or a snowboarder, nothing beats a ride down after a heavy sprinkling of fresh snow. However, what might look like a smooth ride is fraught with danger which not all of us are aware of. Below, we are going to look at tree wells, also known as spruce or snow traps.
What is freezing level chart in your weather forecast? Yes, it is about snow but not only
With the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, we almost forget about winter snow sports, and perhaps the fact that the snow has not yet melted everywhere. However, while it may rain on a plain somewhere in Venice, Italy, the mountain peaks in the Dolomites just 100 km (62 mi) of the sea coast, are still covered with snow. The explanation for this is the freezing level. In this article, we will figure out what it is and how to read the freezing level chart for your favorite summer or winter sport and outdoor activity.
What is safe ice thickness for walking and other sports
Meteorologists, lifeguards, outdoor enthusiasts, and simply those who enjoy observing nature agree that ice is never 100 percent safe. Yes, you can walk and even drive various vehicles on the ice, but that doesn't mean you can't fall through even when it's "safe" thick. In this article, let's understand how to behave on frozen water.
Text: Ivan Kuznetsov, Windy.app
Cover photo: Anthony da Cruz / Unsplash
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