1.1 When do mid-latitude cyclone occur/Season? 1.2 Where do they occur? 1.3 What is their travelling direction? 1.4 Why are they taking that particular direction? 1.5 What is the change in wind direction called? 1.6 What is their rotation? In the south

Mid-latitude cyclones primarily occur during the fall and spring months when temperature contrasts between polar and tropical air masses are at their peak. This clash of warm and cold air creates instability in the atmosphere, leading to the formation of these low-pressure systems. Interestingly, these cyclones can also be found throughout the winter months, especially in regions where warm moist air meets cold dry air. These formidable weather systems usually form between 30° and 60° latitude in both hemispheres, notably in areas influenced by the jet stream. In North America, for instance, they often originate in the Rockies and travel across the continent toward the Northeast, whereas in Europe they can begin over the Atlantic and move across the UK or Scandinavia. The diversity of their locations is part of what makes weather forecasting such an exciting field!