When we moved to our acreage fifteen years ago we were very lucky to have a 360 degree view from our place. We have a view of the valley to the east where the city of Airdrie is located, to the south the view of the city of Calgary lights, to the north farmland and the lights of towns, and to the west a view of the Rocky Mountains that doesn't end. In this picture you will see a Chinook Arch. If you would like to read about Chinooks please go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinook_wind#Chinook_arch. Shortly after we moved here we named our place Chinookwinds. This is for the strong warm winds that accompany the Chinook Arch. We are very fortunate in southern Alberta to experience these throughout late fall, winter, and early spring.
In many parts of the globe when winter arrives it settles in for a long duration. But not here. The drastic temperature rise when a Chinook arrives is fantastic. It can be bitterly cold and within a few hours the temperature can rise to a balmy warmth that rapidly melts or evaporates whatever snow we have. Because we live on top of a range in the foothills we seem to get the brunt of the Chinook winds, but it is well worth having them and the wonderful reprieves throughout the cold winters.
In many parts of the globe when winter arrives it settles in for a long duration. But not here. The drastic temperature rise when a Chinook arrives is fantastic. It can be bitterly cold and within a few hours the temperature can rise to a balmy warmth that rapidly melts or evaporates whatever snow we have. Because we live on top of a range in the foothills we seem to get the brunt of the Chinook winds, but it is well worth having them and the wonderful reprieves throughout the cold winters.
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