If you've ever lived in the Rockies of Colorado, you might have heard your local weatherman refer to the Chinook winds, also known by what more descriptive name?

In places like Colorado, where there are steep mountains, strong downslope winds can warm up very quickly, causing a sudden warm up in temperature. When this happens, snow can melt very quickly, causing rivers to swell and flood.

Asked by Tom Cohen · Last updated 5 years ago · 3.2K views