Meteoradar precipitation pink

[JohnD]

I use the satellite and weather radar apps, they seem to use data from Meteoradar. Recently some patches of precipitation have been shown in pink. Having regard to their position and the season, I think pink probably means snow. Annoyingly, however, I have not been able to find a key or guide that actually says so.

Does anyone know?

Rain radar Europe – Current rainfall & showers | Meteoradar

See the current rainfall on the rain radar for Europe at Meteoradar. ✅ Shower Radar ✅ Daily weather report

www.meteoradar.co.uk

 

[MNW67]

I use the satellite and weather radar apps, they seem to use data from Meteoradar. Recently some patches of precipitation have been shown in pink. Having regard to their position and the season, I think pink probably means snow. Annoyingly, however, I have not been able to find a key or guide that actually says so.

Does anyone know?

The key on your link says that it means the amount of precipitation, not the type. Are we looking at the same chart:

 

[JohnD]

Yes we are.

 

[motorbiking]

Generally its density. Most of the apps have a key

I recall from my radar course that it takes a bit of experience to detect snow as the radar shows it as a less dense object.

 

[MNW67]

Yes we are.

It's a bit confusing because the pink seems to be on the cm scale, which means it is heavier than the dark red or black on the mm scale.

 

[motorbiking]

It is however snow.

 

[MNW67]

It is however snow.

Right. Makes sense now.

 

[motorbiking]

If you are interested in the science the radar emits both horizontal and vertical pulses to measure the speed the “rain” is falling and then uses the doppler effect to track. Faster the object more compressed the wave.

 

[Scof]

I use the satellite and weather radar apps, they seem to use data from Meteoradar.

Dare we ask why???

I use the window for the immediate weather report but use Ventusky to get an idea of the 1-2 day forecast. I can't think of many reasons why anyone other than pilots & farmers etc would need more accurate immediate data.

 

[JohnD]

It's a bit confusing because the pink seems to be on the cm scale, which means it is heavier than the dark red or black on the mm scale.

Deeper layer, but not heavier, because snow is light and fluffy.

30cm of snow in a hour would be a lot, but not unheard of. 30cm or more in a night is common in some places.

I know people in Alpine and Nordic regions, parts of Scotland, and coastal areas.

 

[Highway Man]

Dare we ask why???

I use the window for the immediate weather report but use Ventusky to get an idea of the 1-2 day forecast. I can't think of many reasons why anyone other than pilots & farmers etc would need more accurate immediate data.

I do, I need it hourly as a matter of fact.

 

[JohnD]

Dare we ask why???

I can watch the weather systems approaching me, I can see how fast they are rotating and travelling, hence how strong the wind will be, and I can see if clear skies, cloud or rain will be overhead, and how heavy the precipitation will be.

 

[JohnD]

You can get good rain radar from the Met. Office site, but the cloud content is useless, it only shows vague forcasts, not actual, even for the past.

It does not show snow.

UK cloud cover map - Met Office

Our cloud cover map shows where cloud is forecast across the UK. Includes cloud cover forecasts up to 5 days.

weather.metoffice.gov.uk

 

[JohnD]