Metro-03
Meteorology Review
V.
Weather charts 1.1.1.3
Sg 5, fr 3
Lesson Organization
A. Observed-weather charts
LESSON NOTES
Point out the various chart symbols and embedded question
answers as they are discussed for each of the weather charts.
1.
Surface analysis chart symbology 1.1.1.3.1
Sg 5, fr 4
Fig 12: Surface
a.
Standard symbols depict fronts
Analysis Chart
b.
“H” or “L” and isobars denote pressure systems
c.
Station models also represent sky coverage,
wind direction and speed, temperature, dew
point, precipitation, and other related
information
?
According to the surface analysis chart, where in
the U.S. could you expect the worst weather?
ANSWER: Low ceilings and poor weather in the pacific
northwest, overcast skies along the California coast.
Generally poor weather in the northeast along a stationary
and occluded front.
2.
Weather depiction chart symbology 1.1.1.3.3
Sg 5, fr 5
Fig 13: Weather
a.
Standard symbols depict fronts (as on surface
Depiction Chart
analysis chart)
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