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Foehn Winds: “Snow Eaters” of the Alps

Foehn Winds: “Snow Eaters” of the Alps. Kyra Mehaffey Science Mr.Shepard. What are They?. Wind that is warmer on one side of a mountain than it was on the other. Rain shadow wind, can raise temp. by atleast 54 degrease in hours. What causes them?.

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Foehn Winds: “Snow Eaters” of the Alps

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  1. Foehn Winds: “Snow Eaters” of the Alps Kyra Mehaffey Science Mr.Shepard

  2. What are They? • Wind that is warmer on one side of a mountain than it was on the other. • Rain shadow wind, can raise temp. by atleast 54 degrease in hours.

  3. What causes them? • Moist air after passing a mountain is forced up where moisture is made into clouds leaving the air dry and warm. Making the air on the lee side of the mountain up to at least 50 degrease warmer.

  4. How Long do They Last? • An hour – Several days

  5. When do they Happen • Anytime most commonly in winter and spring.

  6. The Damage it can do… • Start wildfires • Illnesses • Migraines – psydnosis • Suiside and Accident problems increase 10% during the wind

  7. Cool Things You’ll Forget • German word Foen (pronoused same way just without the H) used to mean Hair dryer • In winter the can reach up to 100 mph • Sometimes Known as Snow Eaters

  8. Bibliography • www.google.com • www.wikipedia.com • www.weather.com

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