Weather Fronts

A weather front is a boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather.

Stationary front.

Fronts are formed when two air masses meet.

Occluded front.

All types of fronts (Cold, Warm, Stationary, Occluded) can produce precipitation.

A cold front occurs when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass, causing the warm air to rise.

A warm front occurs when a warm air mass slides over a cold air mass, leading to gradual weather changes.

A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other.

An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air mass off the ground.

Cold fronts often bring thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.