Precipitation comes in many forms, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail. Each type of precipitation has different characteristics.

Rain is the most common form of precipitation. It is generally defined as water that falls from the atmosphere to the ground. It can be falling in the form of liquid water, ice, or snow.

Snow is another form of precipitation that falls from the atmosphere to the ground. It is generally defined as frozen water that has accumulated on the ground.

Sleet is a form of precipitation that consists of small pellets of ice. It generally falls from the atmosphere to the ground.

Hail is a form of precipitation that consists of large pellets of ice. It generally falls from the atmosphere to the ground.