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Downslope wind

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005116

A wind that flows from higher to lower elevations, driven by gravity or pressure gradients. These winds often occur on the lee side of mountain ranges, where air descends and warms adiabatically. Examples include foehn winds and katabatic winds, which can significantly influence local weather patterns.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005116
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoKatabatic wind; Gravity wind; Drainage wind; Fall wind; Bora; Foehn; Chinook
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005116",
  "term": "Downslope wind",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A wind that flows from higher to lower elevations, driven by gravity or pressure gradients. These winds often occur on the lee side of mountain ranges, where air descends and warms adiabatically. Examples include foehn winds and katabatic winds, which can significantly influence local weather patterns.",
  "see_also": [
    "katabatic wind",
    "gravity wind",
    "drainage wind",
    "fall wind",
    "bora",
    "foehn",
    "chinook"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/downslope-wind/"
}

Record 2,830 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.