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Why are California’s deserts so windy? The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind. Today we celebrate the big winds of the Colorado and Mojave Desert in honor of Big Wind Day, April 12. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the day a record-setting 231 mph wind was measured by Mount Washington Observatory in New Hampshire, inspiring wind fans all over the world. Wind down with us as we explore the phenomenon of desert wind: 🌬️ From mountains to valleys: The Colorado and Mojave Deserts exis