The Foehn is a warm, dry wind that blows down the leeward slopes of the Alps in Europe. It occurs when moist air rises over the mountains, cools and drops its rain. As the dry air moves down the other side, it compresses and heats up. This creates a pleasant, warm breeze that can significantly change the local Alpine climate. ANSWER: (D) Foehn
What are the warm, dry local winds blowing in the northern part of the Alps Mountains called? (A) Khamsin (B) Sirocco (C) Chinook (D) Foehn
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The Foehn wind is a European relative of the American Chinook. It is particularly well-known in countries like Switzerland, Germany and Austria. As the wind descends the northern valleys of the Alps, it brings a sudden rise in temperature and very clear visibility. For local residents, the Foehn is famous for “eating” the winter snow and triggering the start of spring. However, it is also associated with a phenomenon called “Foehn-sickness,” where the rapid change in air pressure and temperature is said to cause headaches and irritability in some people living in the mountain valleys.
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