Meteorology
2026 season
Type: Study
Divisions: B
Participants: Up to 2
Approx. Time: 50 minutes
Allowed Resources: See current‑year rules; policies vary by event and season.
Atmospheric science for Division B with emphasis on weather patterns and data interpretation.
- Clouds; fronts; air masses; severe weather safety
- Reading station models, surface/upper-air maps
- Climate vs weather; ENSO basics
Allowed materials: Notes often allowed; simple calculator sometimes permitted.
Official references
Sample notesheet
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Study roadmap
- Memorize cloud identification and associated weather
- Practice decoding station plots and synoptic charts
- Work through past tests on storm systems