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• This is a region-specific term used for Foehn Winds in the lee of the Rocky Mountains in the United States; Foehn Winds are warm, dry winds that occur in the lee of high mountain ranges. It is a fairly common wintertime phenomena in the mountainous west and in parts of Alaska. These winds develop in well-defined areas and can be quite strong.

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  chinook. www.weather.gov. National Weather Service Glossary. NOAA National Weather Service. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/chinook (accessed: June 8, 2023).

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  "chinook." National Weather Service Glossary. NOAA National Weather Service. 8 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/chinook.

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