Precipitable Water Outlook Next 48 Hours
The Precipitable Water value gives a forecaster an idea of the amount of moisture in the air. Higher values indicate greater availability of moisture to make rainfall if precipitation develops. Precipitable Water values:
0.50 inches or less = very low moisture content
0.50 to 1.25 inches = low moisture content
1.25 to 1.75 inches = moderate moisture content
1.75 to 2.00 inches = high moisture content
2.00 inches or above = very high moisture content