What Is Maritime Polar?
Cool, moist air that forms over the northern oceans. It brings clouds, drizzle, and showers to coasts like the Pacific Northwest. In technical terms: An air mass (mP) originating over cold high-latitude oceans, cool and moist; over warmer land in winter it is conditionally unstable and showery, while in summer it tends to be stable with low clouds and fog.
Maritime Polar In Plain English
Cool, moist air that forms over the northern oceans. It brings clouds, drizzle, and showers to coasts like the Pacific Northwest.
The Technical Definition
An air mass (mP) originating over cold high-latitude oceans, cool and moist; over warmer land in winter it is conditionally unstable and showery, while in summer it tends to be stable with low clouds and fog.
Lessons That Use Maritime Polar
- Air Masses And Where They Come From Unit 4: Air Masses And Fronts
