What information is most useful when determining the type of precipitation clouds will produce?

basically, when it is relatively cold outside, ie frost and cold wind, you can expect to see any of these types of weather:

snow

hail

slight rain

and sometimes (if you're unlucky) .....frogs

But if it is sunny and it is hot, the weather is unlikely to change drastically so you'd be ok.

IF theres lots of clouds and they seem low and more white than usual, you can expect snow or just cold wind.

If you hear thunder, there is definitely lightning and it could rain.

Hope this helped.

hehehe, im 14...so imature. :)