Anticyclones

Anticyclones

Anticyclones

  • Anticyclones are much the opposite of depressions.
  • Anticyclones are associated with high pressure which is caused by sinking air.
  • The bring settled / good weather.
  • Because air is sinking, air is not able to rise from below so no clouds or rain are able to form.
  • Anticyclones do bring fog and mist which in cold weather can lead to bad road conditions.
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