Wind, weather, and coaster physics

Headwinds steal speed; cold affects grease — operations limits are physics-based.

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Headwinds increase effective air drag — trains may not reach usual speeds into exposed hills. Tailwinds are rare bonuses but not guaranteed.

Cold thickens grease and affects wheel compliance; parks may delay opening coasters until components warm.

Empty trains in high wind have less momentum — some parks raise wind speed limits when trains are light.

These are safety policies derived from how forces scale — not arbitrary mood from operators.

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