Snow eater

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008980",
  "term": "Snow eater",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A colloquial name for a warm, dry wind that causes rapid melting and sublimation of snowpack, such as a Foehn or Chinook wind. These winds descend from mountains, warming adiabatically as they are compressed, and have very low relative humidity. A strong Chinook wind can cause several inches of snow to disappear in a matter of hours.",
  "see_also": [
    "chinook"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/snow-eater/"
}