 Blue Norther (weather)

A "Blue Norther" is a specific type of cold front that occurs in the central and southern United States, particularly in the Great Plains and Texas regions. This phenomenon is characterized by a dramatic drop in temperature and often brings strong winds and clear, blue skies following the frontal passage. The term "Blue Norther" typically refers to the sudden onset of a chilly air mass that sweeps in, sometimes associated with precipitation or thunderstorms before the temperature plummets.