Weather systemsWeather circles

Local weather in the UK is affected by various factors including latitude and relief, the five main air masses and depressions and anticyclones which produce distinctive weather characteristics.

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Weather circles

Here is an example of a weather circle and chart.

Weather circle showing temperature, cloud cover, wind direction, wind speed and present weather
Weather chart showing symbols for precipitation, cloud cover and wind speed

Question

Study the weather station circles for Lerwick and Land's End. Describe, in detail, the weather conditions experienced on 5 January 2020 at both locations.

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