Weather Maps 2

Directions: Be sure to use your Reading Weather Maps Interactive Notebook for assistance in completing the following activities. Part 1 Highs and Lows on a Weather Map Near which city is the high pressure system located? Near which two cities are the low pressure systems located? Which two cities are most likely experiencing clear, dry weather? Explain your answer. Which city is most likely experiencing rainy weather? Explain your answer. Sorting Stationary Front Air masses on either side of the boundary are not moving or are barely moving. Cloudy, overcast, some light showers or drizzle. Conditions will not change until another system moves through. Occluded Front A warm front is overtaken by two cold fronts. Severe snowstorms in the northeastern United States Cold Front Advancing cold air replaces warmer air Cooler temperatures. Frequent rain with possible thunderstorms Warm Front Warm air replaces cooler air Light to moderate rain; warmer more humid temperatures after it passes Reading a Weather Map What type of weather is associated with a low pressure system? What type of weather is associated with a high pressure system? What type of weather is Dallas most likely experiencing? Explain your answer. What type of wether is Minneapolis most likely experiencing? Explain your answer. What type of weather is Chicago most likely experiencing? Explain your answer. What type of weather is Denver most likely experiencing? Explain your answer. Part 2 Temperature and Pressure Weather Maps 1. What is the weather like in Dallas, Texas?-Temperature: 90 degrees-Weather conditions: Clear Skies-Reason for these conditions: High pressure system located near Dallas 2. What is the weather like in Denver, Colorado?-Temperature: 60-70 degrees-Weather Conditions: Storms, precipitation, cooler temperatures will follow after the front passes -Reason for these conditions: The cold front hitting Denver, heading South What is the weather like in Chicago, Illinois?-Temperature: 70-80 degrees-Weather conditions: High humidity and rising temperatures-Reason for these conditions: A warm front recently passed through the area leaving behind an increase in humidity and temperature. Weather Map Interpretation Why does "City B" have clear skies? Which lettered location is most likely experiencing rain and possible thunderstorms? Explain your answer. In which direction is the cold front moving? Explain how you know. Which lettered location is most likely experiencing warmer temperatures and higher humidity? Explain your answer. Should the "?" be replaced with an "H" or an "L"? Explain your answer. Where is the hurricane located?