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Taku wind

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009492

A strong, cold, and gusty katabatic wind that descends from the Taku Glacier in Alaska, flowing down the Taku River valley towards Juneau. This wind is most prevalent during the colder months when high pressure builds over the interior. It can produce sustained winds exceeding 50 knots in the Juneau area.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009492
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoStikine wind
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009492",
  "term": "Taku wind",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A strong, cold, and gusty katabatic wind that descends from the Taku Glacier in Alaska, flowing down the Taku River valley towards Juneau. This wind is most prevalent during the colder months when high pressure builds over the interior. It can produce sustained winds exceeding 50 knots in the Juneau area.",
  "see_also": [
    "Stikine wind"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/taku-wind/"
}

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