Gap wind

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005871",
  "term": "Gap wind",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definitions": [
    "A localized, strong wind that flows through a narrow opening or pass in a mountain range, accelerating due to the Venturi effect. These winds are often channeled and can reach high speeds, creating hazardous conditions for aviation and marine activities in coastal areas. Examples include the Columbia River Gorge wind in the Pacific Northwest.",
    "Strong winds channeled through gaps in the Pacific coastal ranges, blowing out into the Pacific Ocean or into the waterways of the Inside Passage. The winds blow through low passes where major river valleys issue onto the seaways when strong east-west pressure gradients exist between the coast and the inland areas, with low pressure over the ocean."
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "blocking"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/gap-wind/"
}