CHINOOK WINDS A PACIFIC NORTHWEST PHENOMENON

Chinook Winds A Pacific Northwest Phenomenon

The Pacific Northwest feels a unique meteorological marvel known as the Chinook wind. These unpredictable winds surge down the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains, bringing with them a dramatic change in temperature. Originating from arid regions to the east, these winds quickly heat the air as they descend. This rapid warming can cause conditi

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