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Northwester

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007617

A strong wind blowing from the northwest, often associated with the passage of a cold front or a high-pressure system. In certain regions, such as parts of Australia and New Zealand, it can refer to a warm, dry wind descending from mountains. These winds can bring significant weather changes, including temperature drops and clear conditions.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007617
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoKal Baisakhi
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007617",
  "term": "Northwester",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A strong wind blowing from the northwest, often associated with the passage of a cold front or a high-pressure system. In certain regions, such as parts of Australia and New Zealand, it can refer to a warm, dry wind descending from mountains. These winds can bring significant weather changes, including temperature drops and clear conditions.",
  "see_also": [
    "kal Baisakhi"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/northwester/"
}

Record 6,561 of 10,702 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.