Please Answer

[quasigeostrophy]

This isn't a meme, but neither is it homework. It is related peripherally to my forthcoming Ph.D. work.

What about winter precipitation (freezing rain, sleet, snow), especially but not necessarily related to climate change, do you wish we (or even just you) knew more?

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[karenthecroccy.livejournal.com]

Buffalo, NY has the bestest weather EVER, right? :)

What's the difference between graupel, sleet and freezing rain? I mean, it's all crap, right?

[anmorata.livejournal.com]

I think you and I are on the same wavelength. :) Heheh.

[quasigeostrophy.livejournal.com]

It's all crap.

Graupel: Embryonic hailstones, less than 5 mm diameter.

Sleet: Supercooled raindrops that freeze on their way down through cloud, so they're already frozen when we see them.

Freezing Rain: Rain that freezes upon contact because the air below cloud base is warmer than the ground/surface.

The rain/freezing rain/sleet/snow interface is where I think I want to focus my Ph.D. work. :-)