Polar air mass
Polar air mass, air mass that forms over land or water in the higher latitudes. See air mass; front.
This article was most recently revised and updated by John P. Rafferty.
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Article Title:
Polar air mass
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
11 November 2026
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November 14, 2026