A cold front is approaching. What weather change is most likely to occur?

• A. Clouds and fog with warmer temperatures
• B. Warmer temperatures with decreased wind
• C. Temperature drop and possible precipitation
• D. No significant weather change

Answer: (C)

A cold front brings cooler air into a region. As the cold air advances, warmer air ahead of it is forced upward. That rising air cools and condenses into clouds, and precipitation can occur as the front moves through. After the front passes, you usually feel a drop in temperature and often gusty winds.

So the weather change most likely to occur is a drop in temperature with possible precipitation. The other options describe conditions more typical of a warm front (clouds with warmer temperatures), a situation with warmer temperatures and less wind (not typical when a front is involved), or no significant change (unlikely when a cold front is approaching).