Cold Air Dam

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-000527",
  "term": "Cold Air Dam",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A shallow cold air mass which is carried up the slope of a mountain barrier, but with insufficient strength to surmount the barrier. The cold air, trapped upwind of the barrier alters the effective terrain configuration of the barrier to larger-scale approaching flows.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/cold-air-dam/"
}