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Large-scale weather situation

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006882

The overall pattern of atmospheric circulation and pressure distribution over a broad geographical area, typically spanning hundreds to thousands of kilometers. This synoptic-scale view includes the positions and characteristics of features like high and low-pressure systems, frontal boundaries, and jet streams. Analysis of the large-scale situation provides the context for forecasting weather over a period of several days and understanding the evolution of smaller-scale phenomena.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006882
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006882",
  "term": "Large-scale weather situation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The overall pattern of atmospheric circulation and pressure distribution over a broad geographical area, typically spanning hundreds to thousands of kilometers. This synoptic-scale view includes the positions and characteristics of features like high and low-pressure systems, frontal boundaries, and jet streams. Analysis of the large-scale situation provides the context for forecasting weather over a period of several days and understanding the evolution of smaller-scale phenomena.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/large-scale-weather-situation/"
}

Record 5,452 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.