Weather theoryQuestion 344 of 934

Which weather is typical just before a warm front passes?

  1. Clear skies and unlimited visibility for many miles
  2. A narrow line of intense thunderstorms and hail
  3. Stratiform cloud, drizzle, and poor visibility
  4. Gusty winds and rapidly clearing skies with cold air
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Correct answer: Stratiform cloud, drizzle, and poor visibility

Warm fronts bring low ceilings, poor visibility, and rain. They give days of warning.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 12: Weather Theory — Air Masses and Fronts, page 305

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026