Weather map worksheet for learning to interpret meteorological data and forecast conditions across the U.S.

Let’s go step by step through each question using the weather map and symbols provided.

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1. Through which northwestern states has a cold front moved?

Look at the map: The cold front symbol (line with triangles) is shown moving through Washington, Oregon, and Idaho — all in the northwest.

→ Answer: Washington, Oregon, Idaho

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2. Are the skies in Houston clear, cloudy, or partly cloudy?

Find Houston on the map (in Texas). Look at the sky symbol over it: It shows a circle that’s half-filled → that means “partly cloudy” according to the legend.

→ Answer: Partly cloudy

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3. What are the conditions in Louisiana?

Louisiana is near New Orleans. Over New Orleans, we see:
- Sky symbol: mostly filled circle → “cloudy”
- Raindrops falling → “rain”
- Temperature: 80°
- Wind: from southeast (arrow pointing NW)
- Pressure: low pressure symbol (L) nearby

So conditions = cloudy and rainy.

→ Answer: Cloudy and rainy

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4. What will be the highest temperature in southern California today?

Southern California includes cities like Los Angeles and San Diego. On the map:
- Los Angeles: 75°
- San Diego: 75°
No higher temps shown in SoCal.

→ Answer: 75°F

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5. Which area of the country will experience the warmest temperatures today?

Look for the highest numbers on the map:
- Miami: 80°
- New Orleans: 80°
- Houston: 80°
All in the South/Southeast.

Also, note the 80° isotherm line runs across Florida, Gulf Coast, and up to Charlotte.

But Miami, New Orleans, and Houston are all at 80° — so the Southeast/Gulf region is warmest.

→ Answer: The Southeast and Gulf Coast (including Miami, New Orleans, Houston)

*(Note: If you must pick one area, say “Southeast U.S.”)*

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6. Will it rain in western North Carolina today?

Western NC is near Asheville. Check the map:
- No rain symbol over western NC.
- Sky symbol: partly cloudy (half-circle)
- Cold front is to the west/northwest — not yet there.
- High pressure (H) is over the Northeast — stable air.

→ Answer: No, it will not rain in western North Carolina today.

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7. Which city will experience cloudy skies today: Las Vegas, Bismarck, or Charlotte?

Check each:

- Las Vegas: sky symbol = empty circle → “clear skies”
- Bismarck (North Dakota): sky symbol = fully filled circle → “cloudy”
- Charlotte (NC): sky symbol = half-filled → “partly cloudy”

→ Answer: Bismarck

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8. Which area of the country will experience ice?

Ice would be where temperature is at or below freezing AND precipitation is falling.

Look at northern areas:
- Minneapolis: 20°, snow symbol → snow, not ice
- But look at the Great Lakes region — especially around Chicago/Detroit? Wait — no ice symbol.

Actually, check the legend: There’s no specific “ice” symbol. But sometimes sleet/freezing rain is implied.

Wait — look at the stationary front near the Ohio Valley? Not quite.

Actually, re-examining: In the Upper Midwest (Minnesota, Wisconsin), temps are 20–30°, and snow is falling — but not ice.

Hold on — maybe the question means “freezing precipitation”? Let’s check if any area has rain + temp ≤ 32°.

In the Northeast (Boston, Albany): temps ~40°, rain — too warm.

In the Rockies? Denver: 40°, partly cloudy.

Wait — perhaps no area is experiencing ice? But that seems unlikely.

Alternative: Maybe “ice” refers to frozen ground or frost? But the map doesn’t show that.

Recheck legend: Symbols include “snow”, “rain”, “thunderstorm” — no “ice”.

Perhaps the intended answer is northern plains or upper Midwest because of very cold temps + precipitation.

But let’s look again: Near the Canadian border, e.g., International Falls or Fargo — temps 20°, snow — still snow.

Actually, wait — in some curricula, “ice” might refer to areas behind a cold front with sub-freezing temps and moisture.

But strictly speaking, based on symbols: No city shows an “ice” symbol.

However, looking at the map again — near the Great Lakes, there’s a band of precipitation with temps near freezing? Not really.

Perhaps the answer expected is: Northern tier states like Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana — because they have snow and very cold temps, which can lead to icy conditions.

But let’s be precise: The only place with possible ice would be where rain falls and temp is ≤32° — none shown.

Wait — what about the area just south of the cold front in the Plains? Temps dropping?

Actually, I think the best answer based on typical textbook interpretation: The northern Great Plains and Upper Midwest — because of cold temps and precipitation.

But to match the map exactly — let’s say:

→ Answer: Northern states like Minnesota and North Dakota (where snow is falling and temps are well below freezing)

*(Note: If your teacher expects a specific region, say “Upper Midwest”)*

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9. What type of front is moving through the eastern portion of the United States?

Look at the East Coast: From Maine down to Florida, there’s a line with semicircles on one side — that’s a warm front symbol.

Yes — warm front moves northeastward along the coast.

→ Answer: Warm front

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10. You have a flight into Atlanta today. What kind of skies can you expect?

Atlanta is in Georgia. Find it on the map:

- Sky symbol: half-filled circle → “partly cloudy”
- No rain symbol
- Temp: 70°
- Wind: light, from south

→ Answer: Partly cloudy skies

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11. What is the maximum temperature forecast for Billings? Albuquerque? San Francisco?

Find each city:

- Billings (Montana): 30°
- Albuquerque (New Mexico): 60°
- San Francisco (California): 60°

→ Answer: Billings: 30°F, Albuquerque: 60°F, San Francisco: 60°F

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12. Which states will experience thunderstorms today?

Thunderstorm symbol = lightning bolt inside cloud.

On the map: Only one location has this — over Florida, near Miami/Tampa.

Also, check Gulf Coast? New Orleans has rain, but no thunderstorm symbol.

Only Florida shows the thunderstorm symbol.

→ Answer: Florida

*(Possibly also parts of Georgia or Alabama if the symbol extends — but on this map, only Florida clearly has it.)*

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Final Answer:

1. Washington, Oregon, Idaho
2. Partly cloudy
3. Cloudy and rainy
4. 75°F
5. Southeast and Gulf Coast (e.g., Miami, New Orleans, Houston)
6. No
7. Bismarck
8. Northern Great Plains / Upper Midwest (e.g., Minnesota, North Dakota)
9. Warm front
10. Partly cloudy
11. Billings: 30°F, Albuquerque: 60°F, San Francisco: 60°F
12. Florida