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Q: What causes clouds to form on the upwind side of mountain ranges?
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Rainfall distribution shows maximum precipitation. In upwind slow of the mountain and minimum precipitation in a downwind side of it.


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Yes. As moist air gets forced up the side of a mountain it cools and moisture in it can condense, leading to rain on the upwind side of the mountain.


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There is no official name. The wet area is upwind. The dry area on the lee side is called the rain shadow. This effect is called the rain shadow effect.


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