Which city is more likely to receive precipitation during the next 12 hours, Columbus, Ohio (40° N, 83° W) or Rapid City, South Dakota (44° N, 103° W)? Why?

The question is based on the surface weather map for November 9, 2011. This day was chosen because of the weather conditions present. There is a well-developed midlatitude cyclone centered near Chicago, with a cold front extending to the southwest and a warm front extending to the east. Several areas of high pressure are found along the east coast and in the west.







What will be an ideal response?


Columbus, Cold front is approaching.

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