# surface map

CEFR B2 · Compound

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/surface-map
Updated: 2026-07-27

## Definition

a weather chart that shows conditions like temperature, wind, and pressure at ground level. Meteorologists use it to predict local weather patterns.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- 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.

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