A type of foehn wind. Refers to the warm downslope wind in the Rocky Mountains that may occur after an intense cold spell when the temperature could rise by 20 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit in a matter of minutes. Also known as the Snow Eater.
CHINOOK
Meaning of CHINOOK in English
Weather and meteorology English vocabulary. Английский словарь погоды и метеорологии . 2012