Pontias

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008059",
  "term": "Pontias",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A cold, nocturnal katabatic wind that flows down mountain valleys in the French Alps. It is a gentle but persistent downslope breeze, driven by the cooling of air on mountain slopes after sunset. The Pontias is particularly well-known in the Durance valley near the town of Nyons, where it typically begins in the late evening and ceases after sunrise.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/pontias/"
}