arctic front

An "arctic front" is a significant meteorological phenomenon characterized by the movement of extremely cold air from the Arctic region into lower latitudes, impacting weather conditions significantly.

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Definition

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(technical)A boundary separating very cold arctic air from relatively warmer air, often bringing strong winds and precipitation.

Example

  • The arctic front caused temperatures to plummet overnight.
  • An approaching arctic front is expected to bring snow and strong winds to the region.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "arctic front":

arctic bear