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precipitation falls as snow and how much as hail. In turn, this could affect other variables (e.g. the amount of lying snow which leads to colder winter temperatures). We find that fixing the error can lead to differences that are significant, i.e. when the differences are larger than the spread (i.e
weather data. Field services engineer Engineers whose job it is to maintain and fix radars. Precipitation Water that is falling out of the sky, this could be rain, drizzle, snow, sleet, or hail. Meteorologist People who forecast the weather, helping people stay safe. 04 05 06 If working with a more
was affected by floods between York and Darlington. The snowfalls caused travel disruption, with many roads affected by snow, the A9 closed south of Inverness and the Queensferry crossing closed for a time due to the risk of falling ice. Heavy hail showers led to poor driving conditions on the M5 near
on the two types of storm that affect the UK (Figure 1): large-scale low pressure systems or windstorms, that bring rain and wind over hundreds of kilometres and can last for a few days; and smaller-scale thunderstorms with hazards possibly including rain, hail, lightning and tornadoes affecting a few
is required). 3.7.3. Figure 16 contains information on interpreting the CB call-out information. 3.7.4. It is important to note the advisory information contained in the legend (3.2.1) which advises that where CB cloud is forecast this implies thunderstorms (TS), hail (GR), moderate or severe
progresses, the weather will remain changeable. By Thursday, winds are expected to ease, and a ridge of high pressure will build from the south, bringing a day of sunny spells and showers. Some of these showers could be heavy, with the possibility of hail and thunder in places. Friday and Saturday are likely
) 11 Drizzle 12 Light rain 13 Heavy rain shower (night) 14 Heavy rain shower (day) 15 Heavy rain 16 Sleet shower (night) 17 Sleet shower (day) 18 Sleet 19 Hail shower (night) 20 Hail shower (day) 21 Hail 22 Light snow shower (night) 23 Light snow shower (day) 24 Light snow 25 Heavy snow shower (night
was expected to fall on each day of the forecast period. It should also flag up any weather-related hazards expected, such as high winds, thunderstorms, hail storms and extremes of temperature. Farmers said they would prefer to receive the seasonal and weekly forecasts by SMS and by radio. Information
to the ground and includes rain, snow and hail. Encourage the children to compare these two projections. Show slides 5-7 Slides Suggested questions below when looking at the projections: • Prompt questions: In which scenario (high or low emissions) is there greater precipitation, meaning that it is wetter
of Northern Ireland, with the Enniskillen area reporting numerous traffic incidents and several fallen trees as a result of the snow. Parts of the Peak District and south Pennines also experienced snow, with several roads reported closed for a period. Further south, a heavy hail storm in Sussex on the 1st
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