precipitation

Example Sentences

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Such an event could bring very cold temperatures across the eastern US, and "widespread heavy precipitation".

From BBC

So far this winter, the lab has recorded precipitation that measures 120% of average, but the warm temperatures have meant more precipitation falling as rain rather than snow.

From Los Angeles Times

Any precipitation could potentially turn to snow — particularly over higher ground but possibly at lower levels too in some areas.

From BBC

The Indian Meteorological Department recorded no precipitation - rainfall and snowfall - in almost all of northern India in December.

From BBC

The mountains saw even more precipitation, with just over 3 inches falling in Palomar and 2.67 inches falling in Birch Hill.

From Los Angeles Times