atmosphere
The short term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.
Unpleasant or destructive atmospheric conditions, and their effects.
The direction from which the wind is blowing; used attributively to indicate the windward side.
A situation.
Facing towards the flow of a fluid, usually air.
To endure or survive an event or action without undue damage.
To pass to windward in a vessel, especially to beat 'round.
To break down, of rocks and other materials, under the effects of exposure to rain, sunlight, temperature, and air.
To sustain the trying effect of; to bear up against and overcome; to endure; to resist.
To expose to the weather, or show the effects of such exposure, or to withstand such effects.
To place (a hawk) unhooded in the open air.