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Arcane Patterns of Microclimates & Weather Lore
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  • 1. Ancient weather divination using clouds and birds
  • 3. Cold, dry northeasterly wind along the Adriatic coast
  • 6. East European folklore wind bringing cold fronts
  • 8. Study of terrain influences on atmospheric flow
  • 9. Localized strong downdraft causing surface damage
  • 13. Measure of atmospheric rotation relevant to localized storms
  • 17. Folkloric name for dry wind signaling storms (also a serpent)
  • 19. Warm downslope wind causing snowmelt in the Alps
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  • 2. Celestial event tied to ancient weather timing rituals
  • 4. Slang term for cirrus cloud streaks, hinting fair weather
  • 5. Reflectivity property influencing localized ground heating
  • 7. Pacific Northwest’s warm, dry winter wind
  • 10. Rhetorical link hinting at coupled microclimate phenomena
  • 11. Term describing equal atmospheric pressure lines
  • 12. Forest management affecting local humidity and microclimate
  • 14. Upslope wind driven by daytime heating
  • 15. Folklore belief linking moon’s cycle to rainfall
  • 16. Rising warm air creating local turbulence
  • 18. Transition period affecting temperature inversions
  • 20. Point of maximum convective lift in microclimate eddies

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