HomeMeteorologyWeather9 Forms of Precipitation in Meteorology – Slideshow 9 Forms of Precipitation in Meteorology – Slideshow Staff Writer Weather Pin it Share Tweet Reddit Tumblr Reading Time: 3 minutesLast Reviewed:March 22, 2023 by Gabrielle Marks Snow Snow is comprised of hexagonal ice crystals that fall to earth. Small flakes are made of individual crystals, while large flakes are clumps of smaller crystals. Temperatures must not exceed 32°F for precipitation to take the form of snow. Prev7 of 10Next Tags:PrecipitationRelated Posts What Are the Types of Precipitation? Is Fog Precipitation? How It Forms – Types of Fog Do Clouds Block UV? How Is Precipitation Measured? How Does Wind Power Work? Are Clouds Gas or Liquid?
