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Chinook winds are warm, dry winds that occur on the lee-side of high mountain ranges. Frequently, they occur along the mountains in the western half of the contiguous United States and in Alaska. These winds can develop in major urban areas and are often very strong. Large amounts of snow can melt from strong Chinook winds.
