Rain All Day But Nothing On Radar!

[Southern Storm]

Hi all

Is there a problem with the rain radar today?

The reason i ask is because it been raining all day here in Christchurch (south coast) but can't see anything on radar.

any explanation would be appreciated

Thanks

TM24

[Paul]

It's quite common for rain radar to miss drizzle as it's hard for it to pick up the very small droplets

[The watcher]

Has it been Drizzly Murky rain rather then heavy/moderate bursts? Sometimes local conditions (certainly in the current synoptics) can cause onshore winds to leave coastal areas in low cloud and drizzle which won't pick up on some radars.

[Southern Storm]

It's been mostly drizzle but it was a lot heavier about 10 minutes ago. so what you both say sounds about right.

I have to say it's been the most depressing day ever and agree with most of the people the voted drizzle as the the MOST HATED WEATHER

Thanks TM24

[Somerset Squall]

I have actually had 1.5mm of drizzle today. How depressing!

Edited November 8, 2011 by Somerset Squall

[Bobby]

I noticed this yesterday too, it was raining quite heavily for a while but there was nothing on the radar.