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PRECIPITATION. Equilibrium- inbound cloud droplets equal the outbound cloud droplets. Condensation- inbound cloud droplets exceed outbound cloud droplets. Evaporation- inbound cloud droplets are less than outbound cloud droplets. Cold Clouds from above the freezing level. Freezing Level.
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PRECIPITATION Equilibrium- inbound cloud droplets equal the outbound cloud droplets Condensation- inbound cloud droplets exceed outbound cloud droplets Evaporation- inbound cloud droplets are less than outbound cloud droplets Cold Clouds from above the freezing level Freezing Level Warm Clouds from below the freezing level
Collision Process Dry Air evaporates clouds making larger clouds Coalesence Process- Big drops absorb the little drops Ice Crystal Process -40C Ice -20C Mix 0C
Precipitation Types Snow Sleet FZ Rain Rain 3000M 1500M 0M Freezing Level