1. Clear weather is expected in the Pacific Northwest (e.g., Washington, Oregon) and parts of the Southwest (e.g., Arizona, New Mexico). North Dakota is under a cold front, indicated by the blue line with triangles pointing toward it, suggesting colder air moving in.
2. The wind direction is from the west to the east, as shown by the wind barbs on the map pointing eastward across the central United States.
3. In the southern U.S. (e.g., Texas, Louisiana), warm, moist air is moving northward ahead of the cold front, while colder, drier air is advancing southward behind the front. This creates a sharp temperature contrast along the frontal boundary.
4. The area marked “H” over the northern Great Plains indicates a high-pressure system, which typically brings clear skies and calm weather. The area marked “L” over the Gulf Coast indicates a low-pressure system, often associated with clouds, precipitation, and stormy conditions.
5. A cold front is approaching the Midwest and Northeast, bringing cooler temperatures and potentially stormy weather. Meanwhile, the Southeast is experiencing warmer, more humid conditions ahead of the front.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of weather map worksheet.
