State of ground

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009208",
  "term": "State of ground",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A qualitative description of the condition of the ground surface at an observation point, without any snow or ice cover. Observers report the ground's condition using a standardized code, noting whether it is dry, damp, wet, or frozen. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) provides a numerical code from 0 (dry) to 4 (frozen, hard) for reporting the state of ground in synoptic observations.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/state-of-ground/"
}