abstract:Semi-permanent high pressure system that forms over the Sea of Okhotsk during the summer months. Its associated air mass is maritime polar, marked with frequent sea fog over ocean areas, and cool and moist conditions over land.
The notabledifferenceofsea level pressure inhigh(low)-precipitation seasons can be found from Baikal laketoOkhotsksea, Japaneseislands, from South China sea to eastern Philippines;