How to read a synoptic chart
Find out what the lines, arrows and letters mean on synoptic weather charts.
Find out what the lines, arrows and letters mean on synoptic weather charts.
The word ‘synoptic’ simply means a summary of the current situation. In weather terms this means the pressure pattern, fronts, wind direction and speed and how they will change and evolve over the coming few days.
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