Meridional front

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007209",
  "term": "Meridional front",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A weather front oriented predominantly along a north-south axis, rather than the more common west-east orientation. These fronts often develop when cold air masses from polar regions surge equatorward or warm air masses extend poleward, creating a sharp temperature gradient across longitudes. They can lead to distinct weather changes as they pass over a region.",
  "see_also": [
    "polar trough"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/meridional-front/"
}