Snow falling at the beach in Lincoln City, Ore. on Jan. 4, 2025. (KOIN 6 weather cam at Chinook Winds Casino) ...

A viewer recently sent our weather team an email about the term "Chinook winds." She said she grew up hearing the term, and it inspired her to learn more about where it came from. For those who ...

We reached 14 degrees above normal in St. Louis Tuesday with a high of 55 degrees. The effects of the Chinook winds can be even more dramatic. In fact, the biggest recorded temperature jump occurred ...

but the much-needed January thaw is beginning to ramp up. A key factor driving this warm-up is the Chinook wind, which is common this time of year.

Oregonians are able to place sports wagers online and from a mobile device. August 2019: Chinook Winds Casino Resort opens a sports wagering lounge, marking the first time Oregon sports betting ...

It’s possible winds could exceed well above hurricane force in these locations. These strong chinook winds will lead to rapid warming this weekend and the possibility for damage and power outages.