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Polar continental air

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008017

A very cold and dry air mass that forms over large landmasses in high latitudes, such as Siberia or northern Canada, during winter. It is characterized by extremely low temperatures, low humidity, and stable atmospheric conditions. When this air mass moves over warmer oceans, it can pick up moisture and become unstable, leading to snow showers.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-008017
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008017",
  "term": "Polar continental air",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A very cold and dry air mass that forms over large landmasses in high latitudes, such as Siberia or northern Canada, during winter. It is characterized by extremely low temperatures, low humidity, and stable atmospheric conditions. When this air mass moves over warmer oceans, it can pick up moisture and become unstable, leading to snow showers.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/polar-continental-air/"
}

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