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Cold Front In the US, most Cold Fronts travel in a west to east direction across the country.

Cold Front As a Cold Front passes, the wind will normally shift from a southerly to a northerly direction.

Cold Front Another indicator of an approaching Cold Front is the presence of Cumulonimbus Clouds.

Cold Front Colder weather occurs after a Cold Front has passed.

Warm Front In the US, most Warm Fronts travel in a west to east direction across the country.

Warm Front SSW behind front SSE ahead of front When a Warm Front passes, the wind will normally shift from an east-southeast to south- southwest direction.

Warm Front Another indicator of an approaching Warm Front is the presence of Nimbostratus Clouds.

Warm Front Warmer weather occurs after a Warm Front has passed.

High Pressure H A High Pressure system is an area that has diverging, sinking winds and a clockwise rotation.

High Pressure Fair weather is typically associated with high pressure.

High Pressure Rising pressure indicates sunny weather is approaching.

Low Pressure L A Low Pressure system is an area that has converging, rising winds and a counter-clockwise rotation.

Low Pressure Stormy weather is often associated with low pressure systems.

Low Pressure Sinking pressure indicates rainy weather is approaching.

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