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Synoptic chart

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009471

A weather map that displays meteorological conditions observed at a specific time over a wide geographical region. These charts integrate data from numerous surface and upper-air stations, including atmospheric pressure, temperature, wind speed and direction, and precipitation. Forecasters use synoptic charts to identify and track weather systems, such as high and low-pressure areas and fronts, to predict future weather patterns.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009471
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoMean chart; Prognostic chart; Cross section; Profile
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009471",
  "term": "Synoptic chart",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A weather map that displays meteorological conditions observed at a specific time over a wide geographical region. These charts integrate data from numerous surface and upper-air stations, including atmospheric pressure, temperature, wind speed and direction, and precipitation. Forecasters use synoptic charts to identify and track weather systems, such as high and low-pressure areas and fronts, to predict future weather patterns.",
  "see_also": [
    "mean chart",
    "prognostic chart",
    "cross section",
    "profile"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/synoptic-chart/"
}

Record 9,479 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.