| DRIZZLE | Drops < .02" Falling close together Appear to Float - but fall to ground |
| Light | Visibility > 5/8 Mile |
| Moderate | Visibility 5/16 to 5/8 Mile |
| Heavy | Visibility < 5/16 Mile |
| RAIN | Drops > .02 " |
| Light | < .1" / Hr. Individual Drops easily seen |
| Moderate | .11 to .3" / Hr. Drops not clearly seen |
| Heavy | > .3" / Hr. Falls in Sheets |