precipitation
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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
County has seen higher-than-normal precipitation this rainy season, with particularly strong storms hitting the region over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
From Los Angeles Times
The latest storm will usher in gusty wind, more precipitation and possible flooding in burn scar areas.
From Los Angeles Times
The heaviest precipitation likely will fall on New Year’s Day and Saturday, with light showers the Friday in between, forecasters said.
From Los Angeles Times
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