Melting layer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007200",
  "term": "Melting layer",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A distinct atmospheric region where frozen precipitation, such as snow or ice crystals, transitions into liquid rain as it falls through a layer of air above the freezing point. This layer is often detectable by weather radar as a 'bright band' due to the increased reflectivity of melting ice particles. The base of this layer corresponds to the 0-degree Celsius isotherm.",
  "see_also": [
    "bright band"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/melting-layer/"
}