Radar data are utilized to describe the precipitation patterns with 30 summertime cold fronts in the vicinity of Cambridge, Massachusetts. An attempt to relate the precipitation type and coverage to synoptic parameters which can be obtained from the conventional meteorological charts yielded essentially negative results. Possible causes of the precipitation variability are discussed.t Entered as second class matter September 24, 1945, at the Post Office at Lancaster, Pennsylvania, under the Act of August 24, 1912. Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided for in paragraph (d-2), section 34.40, P. L. and R. of 1948, authorized September 24, 1945. Address all business communications, purchase orders and inquiries regarding the Society to the Executive Secretary,
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