Inside the gauge, a small, see-saw-like bucket sits beneath a funnel. As rainwater fills one side of the bucket to a preset ...

In the inland areas (of Humboldt County), for example, there’s no automated sensors for measuring snowfall. There are some in ...

A sewer district in Ohio is using rain gauge data, coupled with radar and other inputs, to better understand how rain events will impact its service area. The goal is to inform residents about extreme ...

So that’s where the tipping bucket rain gauge comes in. Invented in 1662, this clever instrument doesn’t just measure rainfall; it records it in real time. At The Weather Bureau in Washington ...

While we often rely on weather reports to know how to care for our lawn and garden, they aren’t always accurate. Another, ...

The National Weather Service is seeking volunteers to observe rain — and during the winter, snow — across southeast Michigan.

Many travelers don’t think about rain boots until they need them, and by then, they may wish they’d chosen differently. If the forecast at your destination calls for clouds, you may want to ...

Prince’s “Purple Rain” is one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, earning $70 million upon its initial release and making the Minnesota native an overnight superstar. As ...

If the forecast on your trip calls for rain, it may be a good idea to pack a pair of rain boots. But choosing the right pair depends on where you’re going and what you plan to do there.

There's also a 5% chance of thunderstorms. What's next? Another, more powerful storm system moves in Wednesday, bringing with it heavy rain and more mountain snow through Thursday. Periods of ...