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and South Wales tomorrow and some may wake up to a few centimetres of snow, with the south coast and far southwest likely to see a mix of rain and sleet. Further snow and hail showers are also expected along northern coasts, especially in northern Scotland. “During the afternoon, a further spell

Ireland too. They’ll track steadily north through the afternoon whilst probably growing into larger clumps of rain before clearing Scotland overnight.  “Some intense downpours are possible in a few places, giving up to 30mm in less than hour and perhaps 40-50mm over two to three hours. Hail, frequent

rain, snow, sleet and hail, and is particularly useful when a warning of heavy rain or snow has been issued. Using the radar, you can see how large an area of rain is and whether it is moving towards your location. By animating the radar sequence, it is possible to check the speed and direction

equipment. "The thunderstorm was not advected from elsewhere but appeared to develop over Wittering in a short space of time and then hardly move. Some hail was observed but nothing too intense. The rain was just like standing under a waterfall." This unseasonably bad weather resulted in problems

the position and progress of precipitation, which includes rain, snow, sleet and hail, and is particularly useful when a warning of heavy rain or snow has been issued. Using the radar, you can see how large an area of rain is and whether it is moving towards your location. By animating the radar sequence

includes all types of precipitation, e.g. rain, hail, snow, drizzle…. The phrase ‘likely’ is used when the probability is above 40% (climatological average would be 33%) and below 70%. When the probability is over 70% then the phrase ‘much more likely’ is used. This indicates a very strong signal

normal:  •    Temperature is described as warmer (above-normal) or cooler (below-normal):  •    Rainfall is described as wetter (above-normal) or drier (below-normal).  Rainfall information includes all types of precipitation, e.g. rain, hail, snow, drizzle….   The phrase ‘likely’ is used when

be present from the nature of the precipitation. Cloud type Precipitation As Ns Sc St Cu # Cb # Rain * * * * * Drizzle * Snow * * * * * * Snow pellets * * * Hail * Small hail * Ice pellets * * Snow grains * # Showery precipitation Cloud heights Observations have shown that cloud levels

in the rainfall image. You can also vary the opacity to reveal location names on the map. How can I use this information? The rainfall radar can be used to monitor the position and progress of precipitation, which includes rain, snow, sleet and hail, and is particularly useful when a warning of heavy rain

, and snow The week began with an Atlantic system crossing the UK, bringing a messy mix of rain, sleet, and hill snow to northern parts before spreading south. The precipitation radar showed rain highlighted in blue and sleet, snow, or hail in white, illustrating the varied conditions across