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What is Cold Front?

A cold front is the leading edge of a cold air mass that replaces a warmer air mass. It is typically associated with sudden drops in temperature, thunderstorms, and heavy rain as the colder air forces the warmer air upward.

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Glossary

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A cold front is the leading edge of a cold air mass that replaces a warmer air mass. It is typically associated with sudden...

A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure, used to identify high and low-pressure systems.