Precipitation is water falling to Earth's surface due to gravity. Forms through evaporation and condensation in warm air. Temperature, clouds, and winds determine precipitation type
Snow forms when water vapor freezes below 0°C in clouds. Snowflakes are clusters of ice crystals falling from clouds. Snow pellets form from supercooled cloud droplets falling through ice. Sleet is small ice balls formed from rain or drizzle. Hail forms when updrafts prevent graupel from falling
Precipitation is water vapor condensing in atmosphere and falling to ground. Typical raindrop weighs same as one million cloud droplets. Precipitation occurs when air becomes saturated with water vapor
Precipitation is any liquid or solid water falling to Earth's surface. Average annual precipitation is 39 inches globally. Precipitation distribution varies from 0.1 to 900 inches yearly
Syracuse, NY averages 124 inches annually, with highest recorded 192 inches. Erie, PA receives 104 inches annually, with 57 days of snow. Muskegon, MI averages 76 inches annually, known for winter sports
Moscow has a Humid Continental climate with no dry season. Temperature ranges from -4°C to 2.6°C during winter months. Average monthly rainfall is 85mm, with 105.5 rainy days. Humidity remains high throughout the year at 64-85%