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Boundary separating two masses of air of different densities

A weather front is a boundary separating air masses for which several characteristics differ, such as air density, wind, temperature, and humidity. Disturbed and unstable weather due to these differences often arises along the boundary. For instance, cold fronts can bring bands of thunderstorms and cumulonimbus precipitation or be preceded by squall lines, while warm fronts are usually preceded by stratiform precipitation and fog. In summer, subtler humidity gradients known as dry lines can trigger severe weather. Some fronts produce no precipitation and little cloudiness, although there is invariably a wind shift. Wikipedia →

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Noun The boundary between two masses of air of different density and/or temperature

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  1. Bergeron classification of air masses
  2. Surface weather analysis
  3. Types
  4. Precipitation produced
  5. Movement

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