Weather systems

Weather systems
- Overview of weather in the UK
  In a hurry? Here's our quick guide to all you need to know about weather systems in the UK.
- Which factors affect local weather in the UK?
  Find out how latitude, relief, altitude and distance from the sea affect local weather conditions in the UK.
- How do air masses affect UK weather?
  Find out about the five air masses that affect the UK, and the weather they bring.
- What weather do depressions and anticyclones bring?
  Find out what weather conditions are brought by low pressure and high pressure systems.
- How do synoptic charts and weather circles tell us about the weather?
  Find out how to read weather maps and symbols.
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- How do air masses affect weather in the UK? Video
  Five main air masses affect the UK's weather, which impacts people and the economy.
- What weather do depressions and anticyclones bring? Video
  Depressions bring fronts and rain. Anticyclones bring settled weather.

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