Probability of precipitation (PoPs) is one of the most common elements of a forecast you see on websites and weather apps, ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — In a typical forecast, you often hear or see the words “probability of precipitation.” This value is given as a percentage. Although this value is frequently seen and used, ...

Meteorologists explain that a 30% chance of rain means there's a 3 in 10 chance of rain at any point in the forecast area.

PHOENIX — When looking at rain chances in the forecast, you likely think it’s the probability that it will rain sometime during that forecast timeframe. If there’s a 30% chance that it will rain, then ...

For years, social media users have been lecturing one another about what percentages mean in weather forecasts. "Y'all know on the weather app the percentage isn't a "chance" of rain. It means it will ...

QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - Have you ever wondered what the terms “isolated” or “scattered” actually mean, or how meteorologists come up with the percentages for the chance of rain? A lot of times ...

MACON, Ga. — Summer's official start is next Tuesday, June 21, and we expect a lot of rain over the next few months. Here at 13WMAZ we keep you up to date on the daily outlook, and to best prepare for ...