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northerly

[nawr-ther-lee] / ˈnɔr ðər li /
ADJECTIVE
boreal
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So any northerly wind in the UK, will drag that colder air and bring lower temperatures.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Strong northerly winds will sweep across the country, bringing blustery showers of rain, sleet, and hail, with snow over higher ground.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

But, with a strong northerly wind it will feel cold despite temperatures of 1 to 7C.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

In Norway's Nordland region, one of the most northerly counties in the country, the fire department responded to more than 200 weather‑related incidents, broadcaster NRK reported.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

He rode northerly, and he followed the path down until he saw before him a huge high wall and the gates to Hel, which were higher than the tallest tree.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman