The map to be used for this activity shows the weather for several cities in the United States on June 17th, 1998.
Using this map and other United States maps for reference (if necessary), answer the questions that follow:  Be sure and label all of your responses correctly.

1) What is the dew point in Miami, Florida?
 
 74 degrees - the bottom number on the left of the surface station winds symbol

2) What is the temperature in Detroit, Michigan?
 
77 degrees - the top number on the left of the surface station winds symbol

3) What is the barometric pressure in Chicago, Illinois?
 
159 mb - the number on the right of the surface station winds symbol

4) Answer the following about Salt Lake City, Utah:

a) Temperature:   42 degrees                                       b) Dew point: 42 degrees
 

c) Precipitation type and intensity: It is raining, although moderately (the three yellow dots)
 
 

5) At what speed is the wind blowing in Bismarck, North Dakota?
 
between 8 and 12 knots

6) What is the cloud cover like in New York City, New York?
 
 scattered clouds

7) Answer the following about Phoenix, Arizona:

a) Temperature:   81 degrees                                      b) Dew point:   53 degrees
 

c) Cloud cover: clear (none)                                       d) Wind speed and direction:  southeast; between 3 and 7 knots
 

8) Which state(s) on the map contain(s) the boundary of a stationary front?
 
 California

9) Which state(s) on the map contain(s) the boundary of a warm front?
 
 Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama

10) A low pressure system is centered near what midwestern city?
 
 North Platte, Nebraska
 

Bonus Question:  The time noted on the map is 16 Z.  What time is that in Denver, Colorado?
 
10 a. m. Mountain Daylight Time