Foehn wind Labeling for preparations of aspirin combined with caffeine, codeine and the like will sometimes include "Föhnkrankheit" amongst the indications. Evidence for effects from Chinook winds remain anecdotal. The name "Foehn" (, ) arose in the Alpine region. Originating from Latin "(ventus) favonius", a mild west wind of which Favonius was the Roman personification and probably transmitted by or just "fuogn", the term was adopted as . In the Southern Alps, the phenomenon is known as föhn but also and fen in Croatian and Slovene. The German word "Fön" (without the "H", but pronounced the same way), a genericized trademark, also
Weather risk management "Accounting for weather derivatives" provides guidance on accounting for weather derivatives that are not exchange–traded. Entities that enter into speculatives or trading non–exchange derivatives contracts should apply the intrinsic method. Weather risk management Weather risk management is a type of risk management done by organizations to address potential financial losses caused by unusual weather. Energy, agriculture, transportation, construction, municipalities, school districts, travel, food processors, retail sales and real estate are all examples of industries whose operations and profits can be significantly affected by the weather. For example, unusually mild winters diminish consumer demand for heating and erode the profit margins