Current Radar
The Current Radar map shows areas of current precipitation. A weather radar is used to locate precipitation, calculate its motion, estimate its type (rain, snow, hail, etc.), and forecast its future position and intensity. Modern weather radars are mostly doppler radars, capable of detecting the motion of rain droplets in addition to intensity of the precipitation. Both types of data can be analyzed to determine the structure of storms and their potential to cause severe weather. Precipitation type is indicated by the color - green is rain, pink is a mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet, and/or snow, and blue is snow. This is the current map for Radar.

Other Maps of Interest:
» View the Various Surface Analysis Maps
» View the Current Satellite Maps
» View the 10-Day Departure Outlook
» View the Recent Changes in Temperature