northers

Strong winter storms blow from October to February, often as 'northers' which bring cool temperatures, heavy rains, strong winds and rough seas.

Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, Belize 2009

And yet as Darry stood out under the old oak that shielded the cottage from the burning sun in summer, and the biting winds of the "northers" in winter, looking up at the first bright evening star that peeped into view, he felt a happiness deep down in his boyish heart that could not be excelled by a prince of the royal blood coming into his palace home.

Darry the Life Saver The Heroes of the Coast Frank V. Webster

She would starve on the buffalo grass which supports her half-wild sister, "northers" would freeze her, and the snow would bury her.

The Fat of the Land The Story of an American Farm John Williams Streeter

Cruz; rendering shipping safe from the great "northers" which since the time of Cortes have harassed vessels lying in the bay.

Mexico Its Ancient and Modern Civilisation, History, Political Conditions, Topography, Natural Resources, Industries and General Development Martin [Editor] Hume 1919

And then at some seasons the fleet was likely to be blown ashore by the fierce "northers" which prevailed.

The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 (of 2) Willis J. Abbot 1898

Page 419 the south winds blow; the air is loaded with warmth and perfume; the moonlight is brilliant, and the "northers" considerately come only two or three times a year.

The Great South; A Record of Journeys in Louisiana, Texas, the Indian Territory, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland 1875

As I got older, and my nerves become weakened by long exposure to the seasons and to midnight studies, more debilitating than Texas "northers," I must confess that

Forest & Frontiers 1867

Every town and settlement thinks it has special advantages as to improved irrigation, equability of temperature, adaptation to this or that product, attractions for invalids, tempered ocean breezes, protection from "northers," schools, and varied industries.

Our Italy Charles Dudley Warner 1864

During high tides and "northers" the sea washes over the surrounding sand-plain, and Vera Cruz appears almost isolated amid the waves.

The Rifle Rangers Mayne Reid 1850

"northers," as they are called, hurling themselves over Texas with great fury.

For the Liberty of Texas Edward Stratemeyer 1896