What is another word for synoptic scale meteorology?
Pronunciation: [sɪnˈɒptɪk skˈe͡ɪl mˌiːtɪɔːɹˈɒləd͡ʒi] (IPA) 
Synoptic scale meteorology is a term often used in weather forecasting, referring to large-scale atmospheric systems and patterns that span several hundred to thousands of kilometers. Synoptic meteorology deals with observing, analyzing, and modeling processes and phenomena on this large scale. Other synonyms for synoptic scale meteorology include synoptic meteorology, large-scale meteorology, dynamic meteorology, and atmospheric dynamics. All of these terms describe the study of the atmosphere on a larger scale than that of individual weather events, looking at the interactions between air masses, temperature gradients, pressure systems, and other elements that shape the weather patterns we see.
