Vaudaire
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009957
A gusty southeast wind on the upper Lake Geneva, channeled by the Rhône valley from the Lower Valais, and feared for its suddenness and force. It comes in two kinds: a warm, dry foehn type tied to a strong southerly flow ahead of an Atlantic disturbance, and a cold thunderstorm type, when storm outflow pours down the valley and blows from twenty minutes to about three hours.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-009957 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | vauderon |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A gusty southeast wind on the upper Lake Geneva, channeled by the Rhône valley from the Lower Valais, and feared for its suddenness and force. It comes in two kinds: a warm, dry foehn type tied to a strong southerly flow ahead of an Atlantic disturbance, and a cold thunderstorm type, when storm outflow pours down the valley and blows from twenty minutes to about three hours.",
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