All weather systems
“Gentle giant - warm air slowly conquering cold territory with steady rain”
Formation
Warm air mass gradually overrides cooler air ahead
Impact
Gradual weather deterioration over large area
Technical specs
Wind10-30 mph
TemperatureGradual warming as front passes
RegionsMid-latitude regions with contrasting air masses
common
Etymology
Named for the leading edge of a warm air mass replacing a cold one