noun
- a strong cold wind from the north
Usage: meteorology; regional
Examples
- A fierce norther brought freezing temperatures to Texas.
- The norther made sailing conditions dangerous.
- Ranchers prepared their cattle for the approaching norther.
- The sudden norther dropped temperatures by thirty degrees.
- Weather forecasters warned of a strong norther moving through the region.
- The norther brought snow to areas that rarely see winter weather.