west-northwest
noun
west-north·west
ˈwest-ˌnȯr(th)-ˈwest 
: a compass point that is two points north of due west : N67°30′W
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Winds are expected to be 5 mph to 15 mph out of the west-northwest.
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Neal Riley, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The epicenter was about 2 miles west-northwest of Palomar Observatory, at a depth of 3 miles.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Wait until about 75 minutes after sundown, but be aware that by that time the planet duo will be very low, only about 10 degrees above the west-northwest horizon.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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Neal Riley, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The epicenter was about 2 miles west-northwest of Palomar Observatory, at a depth of 3 miles.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Wait until about 75 minutes after sundown, but be aware that by that time the planet duo will be very low, only about 10 degrees above the west-northwest horizon.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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“West-northwest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/west-northwest. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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