What Is Surface Analysis?
A weather map of conditions at ground level, with highs, lows, fronts, and isobars drawn in. In technical terms: A synoptic chart of surface observations with analyzed sea-level pressure isobars, pressure centers, fronts, troughs, and drylines; the NWS Weather Prediction Center produces one every 3 hours for North America.
Also called: Surface Map, Surface Chart
Surface Analysis In Plain English
A weather map of conditions at ground level, with highs, lows, fronts, and isobars drawn in.
The Technical Definition
A synoptic chart of surface observations with analyzed sea-level pressure isobars, pressure centers, fronts, troughs, and drylines; the NWS Weather Prediction Center produces one every 3 hours for North America.
Lessons That Use Surface Analysis
- Highs, Lows, Troughs And Ridges Unit 3: Wind And Pressure Systems
