The Oboz Katabatic Wind Low Shoes are built for efficiency when the pavement ends and the trail begins. But of course, you can still run on the pavement with them. In that sense, the Katabatics ...

This process is what is thermodynamically known as katabatic wind, but in the specific case of Southern California is referred to as the Santa Ana winds.

Why are the chinook winds coming down a mountain warm, as opposed to the katabatic winds which are cool? Posted 2007-04-21T15:35:36+00:00 - Updated 2007-04-21T15:35:36+00:00 By ...

That's called *** katabatic wind. And what it is is you have these very dry conditions, dense air mass that's been sitting over the deserts, then actually picks up steam like *** roller coaster ...

Katabatic means “going downhill” in Greek. Katabatic winds are created by air flowing downhill, usually along a mountainous region. These winds are generally divided into warm and cold categories.

When a sudden, violent and cold gust of wind sweeps down from the mountains, you know the williwaws have arrived. And if bora winds are in the forecast, make sure to set your clothes out to dry ...

By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist When a sudden, violent and cold gust of wind sweeps down from the mountains, you know the williwaws have arrived.