Weather Map Symbols - Fronts and Air Masses
By Rachelle Oblack, About.com
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Cold Fronts Cause Warm Air to be Pushed Upwards
Notice the increase in clouds at the frontal boundary
NASA
Cold air masses that push into an area of warm air will often cause a rapid uplift in the warmer air. This is due to the lighter weight of warm air.
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