Rear of a depression

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008433",
  "term": "Rear of a depression",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The portion of an extratropical cyclone, or low-pressure system, located to the west of its center in the Northern Hemisphere. This region is characterized by the arrival of a cold front, bringing a sharp drop in temperature, a wind shift to a northerly or northwesterly direction, and clearing skies. Precipitation is found along the cold front itself, sometimes as heavy showers or squalls, followed by drier, colder air.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/rear-of-a-depression/"
}