ALEUTIAN LOW


Meaning of ALEUTIAN LOW in English

A semi-permanent, subpolar area of low pressure located in the Gulf of Alaska near the Aleutian Islands. It is a generating area for storms and migratory lows often reach maximum instensity in this area. It is most active during the late fall to late spring. During the summer, it is weaker, retreating towards the North Pole and becoming almost nonexistent. During this time, the North Pacific High pressure system dominates.

Weather and meteorology English vocabulary.      Английский словарь погоды и метеорологии .