Meteorology · Wind — Veering/Backing
A wind that changes direction clockwise (e.g., S to SW to W) is said to be:
- ABacking
- BGusting
- CVeering✓ Correct
- DSteady
Explanation
Veering is a clockwise shift; backing is counterclockwise. In the NH, the wind typically veers with the passage of a cold front, a useful clue to a front's passage.
Authority: Bowditch (Pub. No. 9), wind terminology
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