What's The
Difference Between "Rain" & "Showers"
This
is kind of tricky. Even though "showers" are indeed
rain, there's a subtle but important distinction between
the two as far as weather forecasts go.
When we call for "Rain" (as in, "Rain at Times", "a
rainy day", "Occasional rain") is a more widespread
event. Most, if not all, of the area will see rain and
it'll last for a while.
"Showers" are more scattered. That usually means that
not everyone will be getting wet at the same time. It
could be raining in Everett and Gig Harbor, but dry in
Seattle and Arlington. Plus, showers tend to be much
shorter in duration -- anywhere from a minute to an
hour.
Then there's that thing called "sunbreaks"!
It's a term that only seems to exist here in the Pacific
Northwest.
And this would be showers and
sunbreaks -- all at the same time!!!
