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Chinook Wind: The Snow-Eating Wind of the Rockies

In parts of western North America, there is a famous wind that can turn a freezing winter day into a mild, spring-like afternoon in just a few hours. This wind is called the Chinook, often nicknamed the “snow-eater” because of how fast it melts snow. Where Do Chinook Winds Blow?

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