westerly

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The weather that day was perfect—a westerly breeze that smelled of the sea—and she was sky spinning, twisting in the cold air.

From Literature

The polar vortex - a ring of strong westerly winds that form above the Arctic every winter containing a pool of very cold air - led to the powerful storm, according to weather experts.

From BBC

Most meteorologists cite weakening westerly disturbances – low-pressure systems from the Mediterranean carrying cold air – as a key reason for reduced rainfall and occasional snow during winter in northern India, Pakistan, and Nepal.

From BBC

Strong and gusty south westerly winds are also expected throughout Sunday, worsening conditions.

From BBC

"Previous studies suggested that global climate change would strengthen the westerly winds over the Southern Ocean, and with that, the overturning circulation too," says Léa Olivier.

From Science Daily