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Because it is too high for the clouds to pass and the rain is released when it rises to the top of the mountain
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How does the amount of rainfall on the windward side of a mountain differ from the leeward side a mountain?
You may refer to the following link, which is self explanatory: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain_shadow Answered on 26/06/2009 by: Jeril
Is leeward dry?
The leeward side of a mountain or anything else is warm and dry.
Which side of the mountain is considered windward?
It is the sloped side of a mountain that is colder and gets more rain. Why? Because the leeward side is the opposite of the windward side and is also dryer because when the clouds climb the mountain range (windward side) they loses all their water so there is none left for the leeward side.
Windward and leeward side of a mountain?
The windward side of a mountain is typically the west side of the mountain, receiving the various weather as weather moves west to east. The leeward side of a mountain opposes the windward side, making it the east side of the mountain, receiving little weather, blocking weather (rain) and warming air rapidly as it moves down this side of the mountain. The leeward side of mountains causes deserts, dry places, little rain, etc., for it releases warm air unto these places, and blocks weather (rain) from moistening them (I.E. Las Vegas, etc. on the eastern side of the mountain ranges).
On the windward side of the mountain you would expect what?
The windward side of the mountain has most of the precipitation. This happens because it gets colder the higher you go. As the air cools off, it reaches its dew point temperature,and the moisture in the air condenses to form clouds, and eventually rain, or snow.
How does the rainfall differ on the windward and leeward sides of a mountain-?
Rainfall on the windward and leeward sides of a mountain differ in the amount, whereby the windward side receives more rainfall.
How does the amount of rainfall on the windward side of a mountain differ from that on leeward side?
rain shadows usually occur on the leeward side of the mountain ranges.
How does the amount of rainfall on the windward side of a mountain differ from that of the leeward side?
rain shadows usually occur on the leeward side of the mountain ranges.
Does the windward side of a mountain get more rainfall than the leeward side?
Usually, yes.
What name is given to the leeward side of the mountain and why?
The name given to the leeward side of the mountain is the "rain shadow" side. The rain shadow side receives less precipitation compared to the windward side because the air is forced to rise and cool on the windward side, leading to condensation and rainfall. As the air descends on the leeward side, it warms and becomes drier, resulting in less rainfall.
What kind of rainfall would you expect on the leeward side of an island?
The amount of rainfall in much less.
How does the rainfall differ on the windward and leeward sides of a mountain?
the wind left his all moisture on windward side.
Why does the windward side of the mountain get more rainfall than the leeward?
When moist air coms up to a mountain, it is forced to rise, colling as it does so. This can cause some of the moisture in it to condense and fall as rain. As the wind comes over to the leeward side, it has lost some or most of its moisture, so there is less potential for rainfall.
Leeward side of a mountain is what?
leeward is the side that doesn't expose the side of the wind
What is the name of the side of the mountain where the wind hits?
the leeward side
Why is the leeward side of a mountain warm?
The leeward side is the downwind side, the sheltered side
How does the climate on the leeward side of a mountain differ from the climate on the windward side of a mountain?
The climate on the leeward side of a mountain differs from that on the windward side mostly in
