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Synoptic charts and weather

A is a more detailed weather map which shows what type of weather system is moving over Britain.

The main weather element shown on a synoptic chart is .

Isobar lines, which join up areas of equal air pressure, are drawn on these maps. The pattern these lines make shows areas of low or high pressure.

There are several features on these maps including isobars, low pressure systems (and the associated fronts) and high pressure systems.

Charts and symbols

Synoptic charts often have shown on them. These circles describe the weather in a given location.

Synoptic chart for 14 November 2020

Synoptic chart for 14th November 2010 describing weather conditions