Question

Will a continental polar air mass most likely be found north or south of a front in the central United States, east of the Rock Mountains? Will

a maritime tropical air mass like north or south of the front?

Answer 1

Answer: Continental polar (cP): Cold and dry, but not as cold as Arctic air masses. These usually form farther to the south and often dominate the weather picture across the USA during winter. Continental polar masses do form during the summer, but usually influence only the northern USA.

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