Suppose a weather forecast states the following: Light rain and cold today with temperatures just above freezing; southeasterly winds shifting to westerly tonight; turning colder, with rain becoming mixed with snow, then changing to snow. Which of the following types of weather fronts would be responsible for this forecast?

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A cold-type occluded front is characterized by a scenario where a cold air mass overtakes a cooler air mass ahead of it while both are moving towards a warm air mass. This can lead to the weather pattern described: starting with rain in the warmer air, then mixing with snow as the temperatures drop with the approach of the colder air mass, eventually changing to snow as the cold air dominates.

Suppose a Weather Forecast States the Following: Light Rain and Cold