precipitation
Example Sentences
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"By January 29, the Moscow State University Meteorological Observatory had recorded almost 92 mm of precipitation, which is already the highest value in the last 203 years," it added.
From Barron's
At times, colder air has attempted to feed back into northern parts of the UK from the east, allowing any precipitation to turn wintry over higher ground in the north.
From BBC
Such an event could bring very cold temperatures across the eastern US, and "widespread heavy precipitation".
From BBC
So far this winter, the lab has recorded precipitation that measures 120% of average, but the warm temperatures have meant more precipitation falling as rain rather than snow.
From Los Angeles Times
Any precipitation could potentially turn to snow — particularly over higher ground but possibly at lower levels too in some areas.
From BBC
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