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Occluded front

A frontal occlusion occurs when a fast- moving cold front catches up with a slow moving warm front. The difference in temperature within each frontal system is a major factor in determining whether a cold or warm front…

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Occluded front

Definition

  • A frontal occlusion occurs when a fast- moving cold front catches up with a slow moving warm front. The difference in temperature within each frontal system is a major factor in determining whether a cold or warm front occlusion occurs.

References

  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge · Federal Aviation Administration · 2023