chinook

/ˈtʃɪnoʊk/

Definitions

1. noun

a warm, moist wind that blows from the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains, bringing mild weather to the Great Plains of North America

“The skiers were excited to hit the slopes, knowing that a chinook was on its way to bring warmer temperatures.”

Synonyms

  • mountain breeze
  • warm wind

Antonyms

  • blizzard
  • cold front