Which type of frontal passage is associated with a narrow band of precipitation?

The type of frontal passage associated with a narrow band of precipitation is the cold front. When a cold front moves through an area, it does so rapidly, leading to a fast upward motion of warmer, moist air at the surface. This quick ascent can result in the development of compact, intense showers or thunderstorms along the frontal boundary, often producing heavy precipitation over a short distance. This characteristic of cold fronts causes them to have a well-defined and narrow band of precipitation, which typically precedes or follows the passage of the front itself.

In comparison, warm fronts tend to produce a broader area of precipitation that can last for a longer duration, spreading across a wider region ahead of the front due to the gentle slope of the warm air rising over the cooler air. Stationary fronts can also lead to prolonged precipitation, but it tends to be less organized and can cover larger areas as the front remains nearly in place. Occluded fronts, on the other hand, often lead to complex weather patterns and can spawn a mix of weather, but they do not typically produce the narrow bands of precipitation seen with cold fronts.