What Is Quantitative Precipitation Forecast?
A forecast of exactly how much rain or melted snow will fall in a given time period. In technical terms: A forecast of the expected accumulated liquid-equivalent precipitation over a specified area and period (e.g., 6, 24, 72 h), issued in the U.S.
Also called: QPF
Quantitative Precipitation Forecast In Plain English
A forecast of exactly how much rain or melted snow will fall in a given time period.
The Technical Definition
A forecast of the expected accumulated liquid-equivalent precipitation over a specified area and period (e.g., 6, 24, 72 h), issued in the U.S. by the Weather Prediction Center and used in river and flood forecasting.
Lessons That Use Quantitative Precipitation Forecast
- How To Read Model Maps And Meteograms Unit 14: Forecast Models
