To ensure accurate precipitation measurements, the NWS has established guidelines for measuring and reporting snow and sleet totals and converting them into liquid equivalents. Measuring precipitation ...

Today's story comes from a long-time viewer. He set up two rain gauges side-by-side but measured a different amount of rain in each. He wanted to know which one is accurate and how to choose a good ...

PORTLAND (WGME)--- It's been a rainy stretch in Maine, so you may be wondering exactly how much rain has fallen at your house. Using materials that most have readily available in your home, you can ...

Rainfall and lack thereof has been a center of interest (and controversy?) of late in Seattle, with some rain going for hours and only counting as a trace, while a short 14 minute rain can get the ...

A study 1 has revealed that the way raindrops fragment in turbulent air determines the distribution of drop sizes, a critical factor in how weather radars measure rainfall. Since radar signals respond ...