Weather Radar Fundamentals


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Which of the following usually indicates that snow is occurring on a radar return? (Choose all that apply.)

The correct answers are b, c, and f.

Snow often appears as a moderate intensity echo that is widespread. It may also contain weak banded features. Snow also often possesses a "grainy" texture and has fuzzy, indistinct echo edges. Exceptionally wet, slushy snow may defy these rules.

Please make a selection.