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9 Forms of Precipitation in Meteorology – Slideshow
What Are the Forms of Precipitation - Snow

9 Forms of Precipitation in Meteorology – Slideshow

August 4, 2022
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What Are the Forms of Precipitation - Snow

Snow

Snow is comprised of hexagonal ice crystals that fall to earth.  Small flakes are made of individual crystals, while large flakes are clumps of smaller crystals.  Temperatures must not exceed 32°F for precipitation to take the form of snow.