| Symbols are used on many
weather maps as shorthand for the conditions at weather observing
stations. Some of the most common symbols are listed below. |
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Intensity |
| Phenomenon |
Symbol |
Light |
Moderate |
Heavy |
| Rain |
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| Snow |
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| Drizzle |
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| Rain
Shower |
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| Snow
Shower |
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| Freezing
Rain |
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| Freezing
Drizzle |
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| Other
Weather Symbols |
| Phenomenon |
Symbol |
Phenomenon |
Symbol |
| Thunderstorm |
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Thunderstorm with Hail |
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| Severe Thunderstorm |
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Hurricane |
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| Dust Storm |
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Drifting or Blowing Snow |
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| Smoke |
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Haze |
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| Sleet |
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Fog |
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| Tornado or Funnel
Cloud |
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Thunderstorm
with Snow |
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| Cold Front (Surface) |
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Warm Front (Surface) |
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| Occluded Front (Surface) |
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Stationary Front (Surface) |
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