What is another word for snow eater?
Pronunciation: [snˈə͡ʊ ˈiːtə] (IPA) 
The term "snow eater" is an idiom used to describe a warm wind or Chinook that melts snow rapidly. Other synonyms for this term include "chinook," "Foehn wind," "snow-melter," "melting wind," "Zonda," or "Puelche." These terms refer to the same weather phenomenon in different regions worldwide. A Chinook is commonly experienced in western Canada and the northwestern United States, while the Zonda is a weather event in Argentina. The warm winds associated with these terms cause snow to melt rapidly, often leading to flooding in low-lying areas. These synonyms are geographically specific but describe the same climate event.
