surface map
compound. B2 Upper Intermediate
compound. a weather chart that shows conditions like temperature, wind, and pressure at ground level. Meteorologists use it to predict local weather patterns.
compound. a meteorological chart displaying atmospheric conditions at the Earth's surface, including pressure systems, fronts, and precipitation. Used to analyse and forecast local weather phenomena.
The meteorologist studied the surface map to predict the storm.
By comparing the current surface map with satellite imagery, the forecaster identified a cold front moving toward the coast.
The synoptic surface map revealed a complex interaction between the high-pressure ridge and the approaching low-pressure trough, necessitating an immediate update to the regional aviation forecast.