Which weather descriptor indicates Patches?

• A. BC
• B. BL
• C. DR
• D. FZ

Answer: (A)

Understanding how forecast shorthand communicates spatial coverage helps you read forecasts more accurately. When a weather descriptor indicates patches, it means the condition is present in isolated areas rather than over the entire area. The abbreviation that conveys this idea is BC, used to signal patchy or patch-like coverage of a phenomenon. This lets you expect pockets where the weather occurs, with clear areas in between, rather than a uniform blanket.

The other descriptors point to different aspects. Blowing describes wind-driven movement of particles or moisture, not how widespread the condition is. Drizzle refers to light rain in terms of intensity, not distribution. Freezing indicates the temperature condition or precipitation that is freezing, again focusing on temperature or phase rather than patchiness.