ennakkosade
Ennakkosade, a Finnish term, translates to "advance rain" or "pre-rain." It describes a light, intermittent shower that often precedes a heavier downpour or thunderstorm. This type of precipitation is characterized by its scattered nature and relatively short duration. Ennakkosade is not a formal meteorological classification but rather a descriptive term used colloquially in Finland to refer to these initial, less intense stages of rainfall.
The phenomenon of ennakkosade is typically associated with the development of convective weather systems. As a
Observing ennakkosade can sometimes serve as a warning of approaching more significant weather. Meteorologists might interpret