A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air at ground level that replaces a warmer mass of air and lies within a pronounced surface trough of low pressure.

There's a large cold front making its way across the country. That means significant winter weather changes. As the temperature drops, here's what to expect.

4 days ago · After highs reach the 70s across South Texas on Saturday, a cold front will bring windy conditions and much colder air by Sunday.

To answer this question, weather forecasters always look at the winds on the cold side of a front. As long as the surface wind on the cold side of a front is blowing at least somewhat toward the front, …

Jun 12, 2025 · Cold fronts are the opposite of warm fronts, with colder air advancing close to the surface. This forces the air up and away as the front moves. Cold fronts generally move at 25-30 …

Jun 10, 2025 · A cold front occurs when a mass of cold, dense air moves into an area of relatively warm, light air, forcing the warm air to rise. Depending on the season, this can lead to noticeable weather …

Nov 5, 2025 · Cold front, leading edge of an advancing mass of relatively cold air. In middle and higher latitudes of both hemispheres cold fronts tend to move toward the Equator and eastward, with the …