The frontal system is somewhat of an elephant in the room. We talk about the weather it produces. We point to where it’s located on a map. Many of us recognize the symbols. But we hear very little discussion about what it is exactly and why it produces weather. Now that winter is fast approaching, it’s time to address this special area of forecasting so we can better understand how it affects flight weather and conditions at your destination.
A Brief History
One of the little ironies of meteorology is the fact that almost every hobbyist, pilot, and forecasting professional knows a bit about the importance of cold fronts and warm fronts. We see them on the Weather Channel and they appear on flight-weather briefing panels.
