Anticyclone

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Weather Context

Used to describe specific high-pressure weather systems affecting large areas.

The forecast says an anticyclone is bringing a week of sunny skies.

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Directional Differences

Remember the wind direction differs depending on the hemisphere when relating to anticyclones.

In our region, the anticyclone caused the winds to blow counterclockwise.

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Predicting Weather

Anticyclones often indicate a period of calm, stable, and dry weather coming.

Thanks to the anticyclone, we'll have perfect weather for the picnic.