Peters HVAC ChinookWatch

Calgary • Alberta •

Current Conditions

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Monitoring barometric pressure for sudden changes associated with Chinook winds

Pressure & Chinook guide
Barometric Pressure
1012.4
hPa (MSL)

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Temperature
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°C • Feels like —

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Wind
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km/h
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Gusts — km/h

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Humidity
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% relative
— gr/ft³

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Surface Pressure
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hPa • ~1,045m elevation

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Pressure Trend (Last 48 Hours)

Hourly data from Open-Meteo model • hPa (MSL)

Pressure

48-hour trends
Recent Changes
Last 3 hours
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Last 6 hours
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Last 12 hours
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Last 24 hours
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Negative values = pressure drop (common before/during Chinooks)

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CHINOOK AWARENESS

Why pressure matters for migraines

Chinook winds in Southern Alberta are often preceded by or accompanied by rapid drops in barometric pressure. Research shows these changes (and pre-Chinook conditions) can increase migraine probability in sensitive individuals. This is weather awareness, not medical advice.

Studies (e.g. Neurology 2000) found higher migraine onset on pre-Chinook and high-wind Chinook days. Many Calgarians report sensitivity to these pressure shifts. Not medical advice.

This tool helps you
  • Spot sudden pressure drops early
  • Track temperature & wind trends linked to Chinooks
  • See pressure-drop alerts as the weather changes
  • Watch the same pressure, temperature, and wind pattern
This is an awareness tool, not medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized migraine management.

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Data via Open-Meteo (high-resolution weather models). Not direct station observations.
• Auto-refreshes every 15 min while open