Suppose a weather forecast states the following: Increasing cloudiness and warm today, with the possibility of showers by this evening; turning much colder tonight; winds southwesterly, becoming gusty and shifting to northwesterly by tonight. Which of the following types of weather fronts would be responsible for this forecast?

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A cold front is responsible for the described weather changes, including the shift from warm to much colder temperatures, the change in wind direction from southwesterly to northwesterly, and the possibility of showers. These are typical characteristics of a cold front passing through an area.

Suppose a Weather Forecast States the Following: Increasing Cloudiness and Warm