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 Ice Crystals Also known as “diamond dust,” ice crystals do not have a regular crystalline shape like snow. Ice crystals fall as small needles, rods, or plates. Prev8 of 10Next Tags:PrecipitationRelated Posts How Is Wind Formed? What Are the Types of Precipitation? Do Clouds Block UV? How Does Wind Power Work? How Is Precipitation Measured? What Clouds Produce Rain?