Wind Conditions Flashcards
What wind directions are expected from September to April?
SE - SW winds September through April.
What wind directions are to be expected in Late Spring and Summer?
NW - N winds in Late Spring and Summer.
What directions are common in winter and Summer?
Summer directions are common in Winter and Winter directions are common in summer.
What do lows from Fall through Spring cause?
Fall through Spring lows cause southerly flows.
What winds do intense storms cause?
Intense storms create 40-50 knot winds that are almost always from the South.
When do the strongest winds occur?
Strongest winds occur in Winter and early Spring.
When are calms frequent in fall and winter?
Calms in fall and winter are frequent between passing storms.
When do winds occur in late Spring and Summer?
In late spring and summer, light winds occur at night and 8-15 knot winds in the late afternoon.
What do lows during the summer months bring?
Lows during the summer month bring mainly a southerly flow and remain the strongest.
Where do storms tend to intensify in the strait of Juan de Fuca?
Storms tend to intensify in the western strait of Juan de Fuca.
When are gales most likely in the Western strait of Juan de Fuca?
Gales blow 4-6 days a month from October through March. SE winds are consistently the strongest.
How frequent are gales in the Eastern strait of Juan de Fuca?
Winter gales in the eastern strait of Juan de Fuca are SE 2-4 days a month.
What winds are to be expected in Haro and Rosario straits?
SW-S winds are to be expected in Haro and Rosario Straits.
In the Georgia Strait, what is the wind disturbance called that can come up suddenly on a clear day and exceed 55 knots?
“Squamish Wind”
