Air Mass |
Description |
Tropical Maritime |
Most common air mass affecting the British Isles.The air mass travels over the Atlantic Ocean bringing cold and wet conditions. |
Tropical Continental |
Least common air mass affecting the British Isles. The air mass usually only occurs during summer when it brings hot and dry conditions. |
Polar Maritime |
This air mass originates over Northern Europe. It brings cold and dry conditions. |
Polar Continental |
This air mass travels from the southwest bringing warm and wet weather in summer. |