Precipitation Type Forecaster
Forecast precipitation type (rain, snow, sleet, freezing rain) from temperatures at multiple atmospheric levels. Uses the thermal profile warm-nose method.
Inputs
Results
Precipitation Type
Freezing Rain / Sleet Mix
Confidence Level
Low
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Surface Temperature (°C) at the ground level.
- Enter 850 mb Temperature and 700 mb Temperature from a sounding or forecast model.
- Set Freezing Level Height (m) — the altitude where temperature crosses 0°C.
- Review Precipitation Type (rain, snow, freezing rain, sleet) based on the atmospheric profile.
- Check Confidence Level and Physical Explanation to understand the reasoning behind the precipitation type forecast.
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