What is a typical characteristic of a stable air mass?

A stable air mass is typically associated with calm weather conditions, which include smooth, stratified layers of air that inhibit vertical movement. This stability often leads to continuous precipitation, as moist air may ascend slowly, resulting in prolonged light showers rather than intense, sporadic thunderstorms or heavy rainfall. With stable air, the conditions do not favor significant upward air movement, which is necessary for the development of thunderstorms or turbulence. The lack of vertical mixing in a stable environment also means that temperature changes tend to be gradual rather than rapid. Overall, the characteristic of continuous precipitation is indicative of the moist, stratified nature of a stable air mass.