Air Masses, Fronts, and Pressure Systems

Front

High pressure system near?

Back

Dallas

Front

Low pressure systems near:

Back

Chicago & Seattle

Front

Cities with clear, dry weather:

Back

Dallas & Houston

Front

Tim believes Chicago will have rain due to its proximity to a low pressure system.

Back

Tim: Chicago is closest to a low pressure system, causing precipitation.

Front

These symbols represent a/an ________

Back

cold front

Front

Symbol on weather map represents:

Back

occluded front

Front

Symbol on weather map indicates:

Back

Cold & warm air masses meet, neither moves.

Front

Symbol on weather map indicates:

Back

A warm air mass has taken over a cold air mass.

Front

Weather associated with low pressure:

Back

Cloudy skies, moist air, possible precipitation, stormy weather.

Front

Weather with high pressure:

Back

clear skies & dry air