Definition:
A weather map is a special type of map that shows the weather conditions in a specific area at a certain time. It helps people understand things like temperature, rain, clouds, and wind.
In more advanced contexts, weather maps might also include information about pressure systems (high and low pressure), fronts (boundaries between different air masses), and weather patterns, which can help meteorologists predict future weather.
While "weather map" primarily refers to meteorology, in a metaphorical sense, it can sometimes describe a plan or strategy for navigating complex situations, such as "a map of the political weather."
While there aren’t specific idioms that use "weather map," you might hear phrases like: - "Under the weather": This means feeling ill or unwell, not directly related to weather maps but related to weather itself. - "Weather the storm": This means to deal with a difficult situation successfully.
A weather map is an important tool in meteorology that helps people understand current weather conditions in different areas.