Baughman, Robert G. 

 1981. Why windspeeds increase on high mountain slopes at night. USDA 

 For. Serv. Res. Pap. INT-276, 6 p. Intermt. For. and Range Exp. Stn., 

 Ogden, UT 84401. 



Supports the contention that the well-documented windspeed increase on 

 high mountain slopes at night is due to the occurrence of a low-level jet wind. 

 Discusses various aspects of the meteorological situation most likely to 

 produce these winds. Cites an example of a low-level jet wind that produced 

 strong winds on a ridgetop fire at night. 



KEYWORDS: nocturnal mountain winds, low-level jet, wind influence on fire, 

 meteorology 



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