What factors lead to an increased probability (chance) of precipitation?

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What factors lead to an increased probability (chance) of precipitation?

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2007-06-02 10:04:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather

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Heat, available moisture, instability

2007-06-02 20:38:21 · answer #1 · answered by Tikimaskedman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Anything that causes moist air to rise. Could be a cold front lifting warm air or a mountain range causing warm air to rise over it, or even just heating of the grounds causing rising air.

2007-06-02 18:57:24 · answer #2 · answered by DaveSFV 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Usually a low pressure system moving into an area.

2007-06-02 23:10:01 · answer #3 · answered by kt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋