Stationary Fronts and Weather Patterns

Front

What weather conditions are expected as a stationary front approaches?

Back

Cloudy skies, prolonged periods of rain or drizzle, fog, and potentially light to moderate precipitation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What causes the weather pattern associated with stationary fronts?

Back

The mixing of warm and cold air masses along the front, especially with sufficient moisture in the atmosphere.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

How long can the weather pattern of a stationary front persist?

Back

It can persist for several days as the front remains relatively stationary.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What types of clouds are typically associated with stationary fronts?

Back

Stratiform clouds like stratus, nimbostratus, and altostratus.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

How do winds behave around a stationary front?

Back

Winds may blow parallel to the front, but in opposite directions on either side.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

How does precipitation intensity with a stationary front compare to a cold front?

Back

Rain can be persistent but is usually not as intense as the downpours seen with a cold front.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the impact of a stationary front on temperature?

Back

Temperatures may fluctuate slightly, but there won't be a dramatic change like with a moving front.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5