northerly

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Further snow showers are expected for areas exposed to the northerly winds, especially northern Scotland, Northern Ireland, west Wales, south-west England and parts of eastern England.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

The cold northerly winds also resulted in frequent snow showers across northern and eastern Scotland and north east England where up to 25cm of accumulated snow gave some disruption.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

Forecasters said on Thursday showers would turn increasingly to snow, with locally gale force northerly winds setting in.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

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

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

Frightened, the deer veered through the sage, aiming in a northerly direction toward the river.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols