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Which cloud and precipitation pattern is most typical ahead of an approaching warm front?
- A.A broad shield of layered clouds with steady precipitation covering a large area
- B.A single narrow line of towering cumulus with brief downpours only
- C.Clear skies until the front passes, then fog
Correct answer
A. A broad shield of layered clouds with steady precipitation covering a large area
Why
Warm fronts have a gentle slope, so air rises over a wide region and condenses into stratus-type layers. The result is extensive cloud cover and prolonged, generally steady precipitation.
Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 3 · ACS knowledge area: Aviation Weather Sources and Effects · From the Aviation Weather practice bank (WEA-047).