KnowraGraupelLinked fromLinked fromThe 4 pages that link to Graupel, each with the reason it gives.All 4Compared with 4SnowCompared with: Riming can transform a delicate snow crystal into a rounded graupel particle.HailCompared with: Graupel also grows by riming, but remains softer and is distinct from hail.Rime iceCompared with: Graupel forms around falling snow crystals, while rime coats stationary exposed surfaces.Ice pelletsCompared with: Graupel grows by collecting cloud droplets, not by refreezing melted precipitation.