Crivăț

For the commune, see Crivăț, Călărași. For the river, see Crivăț (river).

Crivăț (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈkrivət͡s]) is a north-easterly wind in Moldavia, Dobruja, and the Bărăgan Plain parts of Romania. In the winter, it blows at speeds of up to 30–35 m/s (108–126 km/h, 67-78 mph), creating blizzard conditions. Also, can be found in the region of Brasov.