mountain wind
Ridge-born air current
A mountain wind is a downslope breeze that occurs at night when air near mountain slopes cools and becomes denser, flowing downward into valleys below.
The opposite of a valley wind, which rises during daytime heating.
Also called a katabatic wind or drainage wind.
The mountain wind brought a chill to the campsite after sunset.
- gustBrief wind surge
- breezeLight, gentle air movement
- alpineOf high elevations
- fresh airUnenclosed outdoor atmosphere
- chillCold sensation or relaxation
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