Question

A cold front traveling southeast collided with a warm front traveling northwest. The following map shows the weather on Monday, the day the two fronts collided.
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​Which of these describes the weather forecast for Mississippi on Tuesday and Wednesday?
A
Tuesday: cold temperatures with light snow
​Wednesday: warm temperatures with clear skies
B
Tuesday: thunderstorms with heavy rainfall
​Wednesday: cold temperatures with sleet and rain
C
Tuesday: cloudy with rainfall on and off during the day
​Wednesday: windy in the morning, clear skies in the afternoon
D
Tuesday: cold temperatures with clear skies
​Wednesday: clear skies in the morning, windy with light rain in the afternoon

Answer 1

When a cold front collides with a warm front, it often leads to a variety of weather conditions. Typically, the result can include cloudy skies, precipitation, and possibly thunderstorms as the cold air pushes under the warm air, causing it to rise and cool, which can lead to the formation of clouds and precipitation.

Considering these dynamics, the most appropriate choice for the forecast for Mississippi on Tuesday and Wednesday would likely be:

**C: Tuesday: cloudy with rainfall on and off during the day; Wednesday: windy in the morning, clear skies in the afternoon.**

This option reflects the likelihood of unsettled weather conditions due to the front collision, followed by a clearing trend as the fronts move through.