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Weather Front Simulator

Predict weather changes as warm and cold air masses interact.

YOUR FIELD PASSPORT0 / 12Junior explorer
FORECAST STUDIOPredict. Experiment. Collect evidence.+1 FIELD BADGE
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COLD AIR ADVANCES →8°C dense cold air25°C warm airCloud base 1250 m · precipitation potential
Approx. dew point15.0 °C
Cloud base1250 m
Lift above cloud base1750 m
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Time and visual scale are accelerated for exploration. Read the model assumptions below.
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Free online weather fronts simulator

Weather Front Simulator: experiment guide

This browser-based interactive simulation helps you predict weather changes as warm and cold air masses interact. Designed for Grades 6–10, it turns an abstract idea into a model you can control, measure, reset, and test without signing up.

What you can investigate

Explore Air masses, fronts, temperature, precipitation by changing the available controls and comparing the model’s visual and numerical evidence. Try one variable at a time, then combine changes to test a stronger explanation.

Air massesfrontstemperatureprecipitation

How to use this simulation

  1. 1Read the mission and make a prediction before moving a control.
  2. 2Change one variable so its effect is easier to identify.
  3. 3Run the model and record a value, pattern, or visible change.
  4. 4Reset, test a different setup, and explain the result from evidence.

For students, teachers, and independent study

A typical investigation takes 6–10 min. Use it as a lesson demonstration, a guided inquiry activity, a homework experiment, or a quick review. The simulation runs in a modern web browser and does not require an account.

Level
Beginner
Time
6–10 min
Format
Interactive simulation

Common questions

What does the Weather Front Simulator teach?

Predict weather changes as warm and cold air masses interact. The main ideas are Air masses, fronts, temperature, precipitation.

Is the Weather Front Simulator free to use?

Yes. You can run the simulation online for free without creating an account.

How long does the activity take?

Most learners can complete one investigation in 6–10 min. You can repeat it to compare more variables or improve your explanation.