high-pressure zones

High-pressure zones are areas in the atmosphere where the atmospheric pressure is relatively higher than surrounding regions. These zones form when cool, dense air sinks toward the Earth's surface, creating a stable system that often leads to clear, calm weather. The air in these zones tends to spread outward and away from the high-pressure center, causing surrounding winds to flow outward and rotate clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere. High-pressure zones are associated with fair skies and little rain, and they influence weather patterns and wind directions across regions.