Reading a Weather Map To find the weather map go to: nal/index_large.html.

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Reading a Weather Map To find the weather map go to: nal/index_large.html

Daily Objective Read “Why are you Frontin’?”. Understand weather symbols to read and interpret a map. Predict future weather patterns.

Cold Front SymbolInformation Cold, dry air replaces warm air. Following a cold front, temperatures drop dramatically. Precipitation can occur along the front line. Including thunderstorms.

Warm Front SymbolInformation Warm moist air replaces cool dry air. Following a warm front, temperatures increase. Light precipitation can occur along the front line.

Stationary Front SymbolInformation A stationary front occurs when a warm or cold front stops moving. Noticeable temperature and wind shifts occur when traveling across the front line. Once the stationary front starts moving again, it becomes warm or cold.

Occluded Front SymbolInformation Occurs when a cold front catches up to a warm front. A cold front travels faster than a warm front. Changes in temperature, humidity, and winds occur with passage of an occluded front. (See diagram to the left.)

High Pressure SymbolInformation High pressure is usually associated with little or no cloud coverage. “Happy” weather Does not mean high temperature H

Low Pressure SymbolInformation Low pressure is usually associated with cloudy weather, storms, precipitation, etc “Lousy” weather L