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It's also increased the fire risk -- just yesterday much of the region was under a Red Flag Warning as "downsloping" winds from the west (blowing down the slopes of the Appalachian Mountains) brought with them incredibly dry air (relative humidity below 15% and dew points in the low 30s at National).

Drought getting closer to D.C. area 2010

This is especially true with winds from the west or southwest, which is considered a warm, "downsloping" direction (air sinks and warms as it's blown from higher to lower elevations).

Weather models: More than just pretty pictures 2010

In this instance, the upslope winds will often cause rain or snow here, but dry weather will hold west of the Continental Divide (remember, they would have an easterly "downsloping" wind there as the air blows down from the Divide).

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The question is: can sunshine and a downsloping (warming) wind from the west get us those seven degrees?

Going for the gold: National hits 90+ for 67th time Jason Samenow 2010

It is a downsloping wind, so it might help us squeeze out a few extra degrees of warmth.

Forecast: Warmer still, but also breezy Ian Livingston 2011

Vancouver, being on the southwest side of this high, receives a downsloping wind (warming) and a storm track that bisects the region due to the aforementioned ‘repelling’ action provided by said high pressure.

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Tomorrow (Thursday): The sun returns tomorrow and a downsloping wind coming off the mountains should help it be rather warm.

PM Update: Clouds and showers plan their exit 2010

Add in downsloping winds right behind the front and you've got a pretty hot one (despite rapidly falling humidity levels).

PM Update: More 90s, but cool on the doorstep 2010

Tomorrow Thursday: Winds have a bit more of a northeast component so slightly cooler air may filter in and we won't have the advantage of downsloping.

PM Update: Pleasant fall weather lives on Ian Livingston 2010

Mostly sunny skies and a downsloping wind off the mountains have combined to create a hotter day than recent as highs reach the mid-90s most spots.

PM Update: Season's longest heat wave grows 2010