Rain (Subscribe)
Links
NWS JetStream: Precipitation popular
http://www.srh.weather.gov/srh/jetstream/synoptic/precip.htm
Explains why precipitation occurs and how the vertical distribution of temperature will often determine the type of precipitation that occurs at the surface during the wintertime.
Wikipedia: Rain
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain
Encyclopedia article on rain formation, causes, characteristics, measurement, forecasting and impact.
What Are Clouds and Why Does it Rain?
http://www.geography-site.co.uk/pages/physical/climate/why%20does%20it%20rain.html
Article from the Geography Site providing an explanation of the different types of rain.
Rain
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A14281265
Provides scientific information as well as a light hearted look at rain.