How to tell if it's raining or snowing (Without looking outside!)

So, here is my update for the rain detector.
I ordered this puppy from Amazon:

Paired out of the box as a THING.
Changed the device type in IDE:
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Use a 3 foot old two wire power cord and stripped both ends.
Connected one end to the terminal on the sensor.
Used a project box to insulate from elements and dropped one of the ends into the storm drain by my house.

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