Cold high

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004497",
  "term": "Cold high",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A high-pressure system characterized by a cold air mass extending through a deep layer of the troposphere. The high pressure at the surface is primarily due to the density of the cold air. These systems are common over continental interiors during winter, bringing clear skies and very low temperatures.",
  "synonyms": [
    "cold anticyclone",
    "cold-core high",
    "cold-core anticyclone"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "thermal high"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/cold-high/"
}