What does the warm front symbol look like?

The warm front symbol is depicted as a series of half-circles or lobes that point in the direction the front is advancing. This visual representation indicates the boundary where warm air is replacing cooler air. The half-circles are typically drawn along a line on weather maps to show the transition zone between different air masses, emphasizing the movement of warm air upwards over the cold air it replaces.

The design of the symbol helps meteorologists communicate the expected weather changes associated with warm fronts, such as rising temperatures and varying precipitation patterns. Understanding this symbol is crucial for interpreting weather forecasts and the dynamics of frontal systems in aviation and meteorology.