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The east side of the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan tend to have less precipitation than the western side because they are located in the rain shadow of the Great Lakes. As prevailing winds bring moist air from the west, it is forced to rise over the western side of the peninsulas, leading to increased precipitation. Once the air descends on the eastern side, it is drier, resulting in less precipitation.

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