Upper Air and Weather
Now that you’ve learned about air masses, let’s take a look at the factors that contribute to weather conditions.
- The weather we experience is the end result of what is happening in the upper air.
- “Upper air” refers to the atmosphere above 5,000 feet.
- Data taken from the upper air is essential in understanding and determining the forecast and the impact of weather.
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