![Snowflake](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2020-10/snowflake.jpg?itok=DpMn15sa)
Weather: Precipitation
Backgrounders
Learn about humidity and the many forms of precipitation.
![Thundersnow near a cabin on a hillside](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-09/Thundersnow_near_cabin_on_hillside.jpg?itok=IugkyK5e)
Thundersnow: winter thunderstorms
STEM Explained
When thunder and lightning occur but the main form of precipitation is snow, not rain, it’s called thundersnow.
![Cartoon leaf holding an umbrella over baby plant](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-09/cartoon_acid_rain.jpg?itok=J4BMIwgR)
What is Acid Rain?
STEM Explained
Acid rain is any precipitation that has an unusually low pH. It can be rain, snow, fog, etc. But what is a low pH and why is this a problem?
![Why is rain not salty?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/why-is-rain-not-salty.jpg)
Why is rain not salty?
Hands-on Activities
Make a model of the water cycle and find out how water moves around on planet Earth.
![Fluffy Snow On Deciduous Tree Fluffy snow on deciduous tree](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/photo-1448561779273-0ab17ed52a14.jpg?itok=rv3HZf3W)
Weather: Snow
Picture Collections
10 images of some snowflake crystals and some winter scenes with snow
![What are the effects of acid rain on rocks?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/what-are-the-effects-of-acid-rain-on-rocks.jpg)
What are the effects of acid rain on rocks?
Hands-on Activities
Learn about the chemical reaction that happens between acid rain and limestone.
![Battery of Stiger Vortex rainmaking guns at Charleville, Australia, in 1902](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-11/Stiger_rainmaking_guns.jpg?itok=4-aCsJPP)
What is Cloud Seeding?
STEM Explained
Cloud seeding is a type of weather modification. Learn about cloud seeding, as well as its risks and benefits.
![Weather Vane](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-12/weather_vane.jpg?itok=JUERBD4o)
Tools: Weather Instruments
Picture Collections
15 images of various instruments such as rain gauges, wind vanes and weather satellites used to inform us about the weather
![Cold Cold](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/cold.jpg?itok=g55mktjp)
Weather: Conditions
Picture Collections
11 images that illustrate some daily weather conditions such as cold, hot and windy
![Water](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/5617.jpg?itok=csETRJXO)
The Water Cycle
Picture Collections
1 diagram illustrating the water cycle
![How does rain become acidic?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-does-rain-become-acidic.jpg)
How does rain become acidic?
Hands-on Activities
Learn how to make a pH indicator and test water samples.
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Ryan Snoddon
Career Profiles
Meteorologist and Host