sundowners

Firefighters have been wary of "sundowners" - fierce winds that late in the day can sweep down from the Santa Ynez Mountains towering close behind Santa Barbara.

Ottawa Sun 2009

Firefighters have been wary of "sundowners" - fierce winds that late in the day can sweep down from the Santa Ynez Mountains towering close behind Santa Barbara.

Latest Headlines - ABC 7 News 2009

It is sometimes subject to "sundowners" - strong winds that blow downslope through passes and canyons of the mountain range and offshore.

Home 2009

It is sometimes subject to "sundowners" - strong winds that blow downslope through passes and canyons of the mountain range and offshore.

Home 2009

However, the hills that offer panoramic views to homeowners also make the area subject to "sundowners" - strong winds that in the afternoon and evening blow downslope through passes and canyons of the mountain range and offshore.

SouthCoastToday.com Latest Headlines 2009

Firefighters have been wary of "sundowners" - fierce winds that late in the day can sweep down from the Santa Ynez Mountains towering close behind Santa Barbara.

Ottawa Sun 2009

Philip Russell, was accustomed to describe to his friends the arrival at his station many years ago of a party of 'sundowners'

Australian Writers Desmond Byrne

However, as I drew near Mr.B. 's ranch, I felt my false courage oozing out of the tips of my fingers, and as I rode up to the door, certain obnoxious colonial words, such as "sundowners," and

The Hawaiian Archipelago 1867

Powerful winds known as "sundowners," sizzling temperatures and tinder dry brush have combined to create a perfect storm of fire conditions for beleaguered fire crews.

iac world news feed 2009

Santa Barbara and adjacent communities, pinched between the coast on the south and the rugged mountains on the north, are subject to fierce local winds known as "sundowners" that sweep down from the slopes over this coastal city of about 90,000.

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