precipitation Precipitable Water Revisited: The PWAT Anomaly The deviation from the mean is helpful in predicting precipitation.
water vapor Precipitable Water Precipitable water is gaining greater importance in climate change research and meteorology.
forecast Exploring the Weather Prediction Center's website The WPC's web site offers a glimpse into cutting-edge and experimental weather forecasting tools.
atmospheric rivers Atmospheric rivers Meteorologists are learning more about the important role these moisture-laden upper air flows play in our weather.