Converter
water-equivalent column depth
precipitable water
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It is not a forecast of how much rain will actually fall. It describes atmospheric moisture in a column.
Definition
Precipitable water is the equivalent liquid-water depth from atmospheric water vapor in a vertical column.
Modern use
Modern use is context-dependent and varies by region or measurement system.