| Term: | Periglacial climate |
| Definition: |
Climate characteristic of regions immediately on the periphery of an ice-cap or continental glacier. WMOMeteoterm
The climate characteristic of the regions immediately bordering the outer perimeter of an ice cap or continental glacier. The principal climatic feature is the high frequency of very cold and dry winds off the ice area. These regions have been thought to create ideal conditions for the maintenance of a belt of intense cyclonic activity. AMSglossary GCW |