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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Chinook Chinook The term 'Chinook' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' This is a region-specific term used for Foehn Winds in the lee of the Rocky Mountains in the United States; Foehn Winds are warm, dry winds that occur in the lee of high mountain ranges. It is a fairly common wintertime phenomena in the mountainous west and in parts of Alaska. These winds develop in well-defined areas and can be quite strong'. Previous 5 Terms: Child nutrition programs Children's Hospital Chimera (pl. chimaera) Chimeraplasty Chimney drain Next 5 Terms: Chinook Arch Chipping chiral chirocosmetics chirography About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.