Freezing rain can come from Cumulonimbus and Nimbostratus clouds, but the clouds are not responsible for the freezing rain.
If the precipitation falls from the clouds as snow it must pass through a warm layer of air to melt the snow flakes into rain drops.
Then the raindrops must pass through a frigid layer of air that super-cools them.
Finally, the rain instantly turns to ice if it lands on a surface that has a temperature below freezing.
Then you know you have freezing rain.
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The type of precipitation that falls from a Cumulonimbus cloud is usually determined by the temperature of the air below the cloud. Rain will fall if the temperature is above freezing, while snow or hail will fall if the temperature is below freezing. Other factors like atmospheric pressure and humidity can also influence the type of precipitation.
Rain occurs when the temperature between the cloud and the ground is above freezing (0°C). This allows snowflakes to melt into raindrops before reaching the ground.
What form of precipitation falls to earth mainly depends on the?
The type of precipitation that will occur depends on the temperature of the air at different atmospheric levels. Warmer temperatures imply rain, while colder temperatures result in snow or freezing rain. Factors like humidity and winds can also influence the type of precipitation.
At 0 degrees Celsius, precipitation can fall as snow, rain, or a mix of both called sleet or freezing rain. The type of precipitation depends on the temperature profile of the atmosphere from the cloud to the ground.
nimbostratus
The type of cloud produces heavy rain lightning thunder hail and strong wind is called cumulonimbus.
A thunderstorm cloud is a type of rain cloud that produces thunder and lightning due to the presence of strong updrafts and downdrafts within the cloud. While rain clouds can produce precipitation in the form of rain, they do not necessarily have the same intense vertical movement and electrical activity as thunderstorm clouds.
Snow will form because snow falls through colder and drier air:)
freezing rain
The type of precipitation that falls from a Cumulonimbus cloud is usually determined by the temperature of the air below the cloud. Rain will fall if the temperature is above freezing, while snow or hail will fall if the temperature is below freezing. Other factors like atmospheric pressure and humidity can also influence the type of precipitation.
A rain-producing cloud is typically called a nimbus cloud. This type of cloud is responsible for producing precipitation, such as rain or snow.
Rain occurs when the temperature between the cloud and the ground is above freezing (0°C). This allows snowflakes to melt into raindrops before reaching the ground.
CIRRUS
cirrus
What form of precipitation falls to earth mainly depends on the?
The type of cloud that produces precipitation is called a "nimbostratus" cloud. These clouds are thick, dark, and typically cover the sky, leading to steady, continuous rain or snow. Another type is "cumulonimbus," which can produce heavy rain, thunderstorms, and even severe weather like tornadoes. Both types are crucial for the water cycle and weather patterns.