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Katabatic wind

Blowing snow reduces visibility at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, during a Condition 2 wind event.

Katabatic Winds, Explained: Why Antarctica Is Earth's Windiest Place

Antarctica's interior cools so much that cold, dense air comes crashing downhill toward the coast. Here's how katabatic winds make it the windiest continent on Earth.

Climate  · 29 Jul 2026, 09:24  · Maya Calder