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Chinook

usgb/tʃɪˈnuːk/Volume
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Weather Phenomenon

A chinook is known for suddenly raising temperatures, helping to melt snow in winter.

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The heavy snow began to disappear as the chinook arrived.
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Regional Specific

Use 'chinook' to refer to this wind especially when talking about weather in western Canada and the northwestern U.S.

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Farmers expect an early spring if the chinook comes soon.
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