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A continental polar air mass are cold to cool and dry, but are not as cold as the Arctic air masses. Continental Polar air masses form over Canada and Siberia. These air masses bring cold air during the winter and cool, relatively clear, rather pleasant weather in the summer. The air mass is stable and usually prevents cloud formation.

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