8.32.2 Fohn Wind And How It Works Simple

Warm moist air rises over a mountain.

Air expands and cools adiabatically on the way up. Reaches dew point and rains.

Air is compressed and warms adiabatically on the way down. Air is now warm and very dry

8.32.2 Define the Föhn wind.
8.32.4 In Föhn wind conditions, describe the typical weather:
(a) to windward of the mountain range;
(b) above the mountain range;
(c) on the lee side of the mountain range

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