Per-Pixel Classification

Each radar pixel is classified individually using:

• Radar rain rate
• UKV wet-bulb temperature
• Elevation adjustment

This removes hard edges between precipitation types and produces natural, realistic transitions.

Model & Thresholds

Source: UKV 1km (Surface)
Wet-bulb adjusted for elevation
Lapse rate: 0.65 °C per 100m

Snow: ≤ 0.5 °C
Sleet: ≤ 2.5 °C
Rain: > 2.5 °C