Weather maps come in many different forms. This particular weather map is a Surface Analysis Weather Map and is probably the most familiar type of weather map to the general public. A Surface Analysis Weather Map displays current weather conditions at ground level (or on the surface, as the name indicates). This particular shows the high and low pressure systems at the earth's surface. The fronts indicate direction of movement (through the use of the arrows of the front) as well as whether they are cold (blue) or warm (red) fronts.
