Occlusions

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wembley
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Occlusions

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What are the different cloud sequences of warm and cold occlusions.

I understand NZ doesn't get them all that often.
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NZstorm
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Re: Occlusions

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I have the habit of labelling a front either warm or cold forgetting about occlusions.
Ultimately the nature of the cloud along any front is governed by a range of factors such as the location of jet streams, the amount of moisture/instability, strength of forcing.....