Calgary is famous for it's Chinooks.
"What's a Chinook?" I hear you say.
Well these clouds are part of a Chinook arch. The Chinook is a warm wind that blows into Southern Alberta (most frequently in the coldest months) and causes rapid and dramatic rises in temperature. In winter it can melt a foot of snow in a matter of hours. After you've lived in the city for a while, you get to recognise the arch of clouds that forms in the sky...like this one that I took on Saturday. People who suffer from migraines often get very severe migraines when a Chinook blows in because of the associated pressure changes.
I've heard about it, now I've got a better idea! Wonderful photo!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture. I've heard of Chinooks...now I know about Chinooks. Thanks.
ReplyDeletewow, that is impressive, i love it, always love taking shots of the skies wonders, never heard of this one, have not seen one in australia, if i may, i ask for your permission to save this photo onto my comp, please...thanks cya MonikaRose
ReplyDeleteVery nice looking shot. I love different visions of the sky.
ReplyDeletelearned something new, thanks to you!
ReplyDeleteimagine such a beautiful formation of clouds can inflict pain on humans ...
I thought chinook is a kind of people or something. thanks for clearing it up. =) I learned something new today. Even though its a sky shot this is unique to your place (?) and I appreciate the difference and its story.
ReplyDeleteThis is AMAZING! Love the appearance of the clouds rushing through the sky. ;)
ReplyDeleteAmazing clouds!
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