This week's question comes from Morning Brief reader Ted, who asks, "What's the difference between hail and snow?" Meteorologist Jonathan Belles: The easiest answer is that hail bounces. It's bouncy.

Precipitation can take a variety of forms with each one posing its own hazards. Much of the precipitation that falls throughout the year begins as snowflakes high in the clouds. The snowflakes form as ...

While driving in Erechim, Brazil on Nov. 23, Jeferson Gregula was hit by a severe storm that brought a deluge of large and heavy hail to the area.

MIKE MOSS SAYS: Diane, The difference in the two is when the precipitation exists as a liquid and when it freezes. In both cases, the precipitation usually begins as snow aloft that falls though a ...