northwestern

[nawrth-west-ern]

adjective

1. situated in, coming from, or proceeding toward the northwest.

2. Northwestern, of or relating to a region traditionally known as the Northwest in a country, continent, etc.

Example Sentences

A wind advisory was also issued for areas along the I-5 corridor from the Santa Clarita Valley to the border with Kern County, as well as the northwestern Antelope Valley and foothills.

From Los Angeles Times

But the fire on Sunday exploded dramatically on the northwestern front — in the direction of McKinley grove.

From Los Angeles Times

Forest Service, with much of that fire growth exploding dramatically on the northwestern front and fueling giant columns of smoke that could be seen for miles.

From Los Angeles Times

In northwestern California and into central Oregon, the storms have created red flag conditions until late Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier on Thursday, a separate attack against a police helicopter killed at least 12 people in a rural area outside the northwestern city of Medellin.

From BBC