Your facsimile prognostic chart indicates that you will cross the cold front of a low pressure system in about 24 hours. You should __________.

Correct Answer: Option A — prepare for gusty winds, thunderstorms, and a sudden wind shift

Approaching a cold front requires mariners to anticipate abrupt meteorological changes. Bowditch outlines that these include gusty winds, heavy thunderstorms, sharp barometric troughs, and sudden wind shifts as the front crosses.