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Radar works by sending out a low-energy electromagnetic signal, a radar wave.
The atmosphere, in general, doesn't affect the waves too much, but Rain and Snow reflect the waves back to the receivers. Further, by comparing the wavelength of the outgoing and reflected beam, Doppler Radars can tell you about the whether the precipitation is moving toward or away from the radar.