CURRENT SURFACE WEATHER MAP ACTIVITY

Activity Questions

1. How many high pressure systems (Highs) are shown on the weather map? Where are their centers located? In your answer, use either state names or geographic regions of the country (e.g., Mid-Atlantic states) to describe the location of the Highs.

2. How many low pressure systems (Lows) are described on the weather map? Where are their centers located?

3. What kinds of fronts are shown on the weather map? Where are they located?

4. Where is the weather likely to be fair (clear and dry)?

5. Where is it likely to be stormy (cloudy, with a chance of precipitation)?

6. According to the weather map, what is the weather likely to be in your area? Is it?

7. Based upon the current surface weather map, forecast (predict) tomorrow's weather for your location.