Mountain-plain wind system

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-001769",
  "term": "Mountain-plain wind system",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "term_source": "Mountain-Plain Wind System",
  "definition": "A closed, large-scale, thermally driven circulation between the mountains and the surrounding plain. The mountain-to-plain flow making up the lower branch of the closed circulation usually occurs during nighttime, while the plain-to-mountain flow occurs during daytime.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/mountain-plain-wind-system/"
}