weather map

noun

1. a map or chart showing weather conditions over a wide area at a particular time, compiled from simultaneous observations at different places.

weather map

noun

1. a synoptic chart showing weather conditions, compiled from simultaneous observations taken at various weather stations

weather map

1. A map showing the weather patterns throughout a given region.

Word History and Origins

Origin of weather map¹

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

And once the weather map showed up, the forecast took a dark turn.

From The Daily Beast

On the weather map solid lines represent isobars and dotted lines represent isotherms.

From Project Gutenberg

The weather map fails to indicate what shifts of direction and changes in velocity are likely to occur.

From Project Gutenberg

The weather map gives every indication of rain within a short time, replied Bill.

From Project Gutenberg

The Washington weather map is about 24 by 16 inches in size, and is newly lithographed each day.

From Project Gutenberg

Select the station (between two isobars on any weather map) at which you intend to make your observation.

From Project Gutenberg